Do airports still use paper tickets?

Since 2008, it has been mandatory for all IATA member airlines to issue e-tickets (although some continued to offer paper tickets, usually for a fee). At the time, IATA estimated that the move to fully electronic ticketing could save the industry over $3 billion each year.



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The first e-ticket was issued in 1994, and by 1997 IATA had adopted global standards for e-ticketing. In 2008, IATA announced 100% of ticketing was electronic, which meant that airlines no longer needed to produce physical tickets.

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Can I use my mobile boarding pass to go through the security checkpoint and board my flight? Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.

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You shouldn't need to but it is wise to do so in case you have a problem with your phone at the airport. When you do save your boarding card to your phone, always ensure you have offline access to it on your home screen. Not only will you have immediate access but it may save you incurring data roaming charges.

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After purchasing your ticket online, download the file and print your ticket. Passengers can find their e-ticket files in the email sent to them. For domestic flights, passengers do not have to show their e-tickets at the security checkpoints.

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Many airlines have ceased publication of the paper version of their inflight magazines, but they still produce an online version.

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In most cases, you will only need to go to check-in when you have checked-in online if you need to drop off an item of hold baggage. Please ensure that you are aware of the hand baggage requirements for your specific airline before you travel.

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Identification
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
  • Permanent resident card.


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Traditional travel companies, such as airlines or travel agencies, can assist travelers with obtaining e-tickets. But improving Internet technology also allows passengers to book their flights on their own.

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With the evolution of ecommerce, passengers gradually opted for flight ticket to be send directly to their email. This eliminated the need to engage with a ticketing agent as all transactions can be done virtually at any time immediately.

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No. A boarding pass is a document (either paper or electronic) that shows a gate agent that you're allowed to board a plane for a particular flight. An e-ticket has a bunch of information that the gate agent doesn't need—including what you paid for the ticket and where you bought it.

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Yes, you can buy plane tickets at the airport. Most airports have ticket counters or designated areas where you can purchase your ticket directly from the airline or their authorized agents.

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A boarding pass will get you through the security lines, to the gate area, and onto your plane. An e-ticket won't, and is little more than a receipt. In many cases you don't even need the e-ticket to get checked-in and govt-issued ID will suffice.

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Yes, printed boarding passes are still available should you prefer to not utilize a mobile boarding pass. You can print your boarding pass online, at the airport using a self-service kiosk, or from the ticket counter on the day of departure, prior to your flight's scheduled departure time.

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Can I use my mobile boarding pass to go through the security checkpoint and board my flight? Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.

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Traveling with e-tickets gives the added benefit of not having to carry valuable paper tickets with you on your travels, thereby circumventing the risk of theft, damage or loss. Most airlines still offer a paper ticket option but usually charge steep fees for them, upwards to $50 for the service.

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