Is your flight itinerary your ticket?

There is a common misconception that flight itineraries and flight tickets are the same things, and in reality, they are two very different documents that serve other purposes. A flight itinerary is simply a schedule of flights, while a flight ticket is an actual document that allows you to board the plane.



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An itinerary number is a unique identifier, or exclusive code, which is allocated to a particular travel itinerary by a travel agency or airline. Its purpose is to monitor and verify travel details such as flight times and other travel information. An itinerary number must not be confused with the ticket number.

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If using electronic tickets we suggest that you bring a copy of your flight itinerary to the airport. You may be asked to show your flight itinerary to airport security personnel while standing in the check-in line.

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Find the airline code and ticket number on a paper ticket. On a paper ticket, the airline code and ticket number is located at the bottom center of the ticket.

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a detailed plan for a journey, especially a list of places to visit; plan of travel.

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There is a common misconception that flight itineraries and flight tickets are the same things, and in reality, they are two very different documents that serve other purposes. A flight itinerary is simply a schedule of flights, while a flight ticket is an actual document that allows you to board the plane.

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The difference between a flight ticket and a boarding pass is how you use them. You use a flight ticket or E-ticket to check in at the check-in counter and get your boarding pass. With the boarding pass, you get access to the beyond the security area in the airport and the airplane.

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The IATA airline code, consisting of two letters, is used to identify a particular airline. This code is followed by the flight number, which can be one to four digits long. For Example: Air India Airline code is AI and flight number is 126 (flight AI126).

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The ticket number is displayed on each itinerary. With the AF booking code, you can look it up on the AF site as stated by JOUY31.

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Proof of travel includes a flight itinerary, hotel reservation, cruise ticket, etc.

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Not usually necessary, no - though never does any harm to have it. May depend on airline, though. Again, depending on airline, you may be expected to check in online and print off a boarding card, or pay at the airport for check-in. Who are you flying with?

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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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A valid flight receipt will include the travelers name, a ticket number, amount paid and the flight itinerary.

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Once the payment is confirmed, the traveler receives a flight itinerary and PNR number via email. That's enough to track the flight status, cancel the trip or even, in the case of direct booking, modify the future journey and add ancillaries. However, to board the plane, people need tickets.

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The ticket number can be found on your:
  1. Confirmation email and receipt – look toward the end of the email under the 'Receipt' section.
  2. Receipt from Airport / City Ticket Office – look at the bottom in the middle of the ticket.
  3. Credit card statement.


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Online check-in lets you check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. You can also choose to have a link to your boarding pass emailed to your mobile device.

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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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Here's what you should include in your itinerary:
  • Dates and times for each activity or event.
  • Flight details include departure and arrival times, flight numbers, airline information, and more.
  • Accommodation details such as the name of the hotel, address, check-in/check-out times, and contact information.


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