To check in with an e-ticket you only need to provide a valid passport (for international flights) or government issued ID (domestic flights) so the agent can pull up your record in their system. The check-in agent then provides your boarding pass to take to the gate.

In 2026, an "e-ticket" (Electronic Ticket) is technically just a digital record in the airline's database, so you don't "get" it at the airport—you use it to get your boarding pass. If you arrive at the airport with only your confirmation code (PNR), you can go to a Self-Service Kiosk, enter your code or scan your passport, and the machine will print a physical boarding pass. Alternatively, you can use the airline's mobile app on the airport’s Wi-Fi to "Check-In" and generate a Mobile Boarding Pass with a QR code, which stays on your phone. If you have trouble with technology, you can go to the Full-Service Check-In Counter, where an agent will see your e-ticket in their system once they swipe your passport and provide you with a printed pass. In 2026, many major airports are moving toward "Biometric Boarding," where your face effectively becomes your ticket; in these cases, once you've checked in digitally, you simply look into a camera at the gate to board, with no physical or digital paper required.