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EntertainmentFlying Tips

How to Use an Airline E-Ticket

Instructions

  • Step 1: Research Research online for the best airfare and accommodations for your upcoming flight.
  • Step 2: Buy Contact your preferred airline directly or use a travel agent; or buy your ticket online with a debit or credit card.
  • TIP: You will need your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, destination, travel dates, and credit card information.
  • Step 3: Check your e-mail Check your e-mail for your confirmation and print the documents detailing your trip.
  • Step 4: Check in online Log on to your airline’s website and look for an online check-in tab. Enter your last name and record locator, which will allow you to pick your seat on the plane, check bags, and print your boarding pass.
  • Step 5: Claim ticket If you don’t check in online, check in with your airline at the counter or self-serve kiosk to claim your ticket and boarding pass. Have your government-issued photo identification and the credit card you used to purchase the ticket ready.
  • FACT: According to the International Air Transport Association, the switch to total e-ticketing will save approximately 50,000 mature trees each year.

You Will Need

  • Internet access
  • Travel agent
  • Debit or credit card
  • E-mail address
  • Legal photo ID
  • Printer
  • Record locator (optional)

Lessons in this Guide

How to Avoid Airline Baggage Fees

How to Get an Airline Upgrade

How to Get an IATA Code

How to Buy Airline Tickets

How to Cope with Air Travel

How to Prevent Blood Clots While Flying

How to Prepare for a Long Plane Ride

How to Get Upgraded to First Class or Business Class on a Plane

How to Recover Lost Luggage

How to Use an Airline E-Ticket

How to Find Flight Information

How to Travel Light to Avoid Baggage Fees

How to Pick the Cheapest Days to Fly

How to Deal with a Flight Cancellation

How to Actually Get Some Sleep on a Plane

How to Survive an Airport Layover

How to Travel by Air with a Pet

How to Cope with a Fear of Flying

How to Fly Standby

How to Pick a Great Airline Seat

How to Get through Airport Security

How to Ask Out a Flight Attendant

How to Get Your Seatmate to Shut the Hell Up

How to Never Lose Your Luggage

How to Avoid Jet Lag

How to Pack Everything for Your Vacation into a Carry-on

How to Get to the Airport on Time

How to Find Cheap Airfare

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