I have to go back to my hometown on december....I still have the copy of the ticket, but unfortunately i forgot where i put the original one....I already sent an email to the airways company, but they haven't answer me, so i decided to ask here...I hope i'll found the ticket soon, but what IF i lost the ticket ? Do i have to buy the new one or are there any other alternatives ?
2006-11-09 09:45:17 · 7 answers · asked by ren 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Ok, did you have an ACTUAL ticket? Or are you talking about a confirmation letter or itinerary. 90% of all airline tickets are Electronic Tickets now. If it was an E-Ticket, then you can call the airline and they can do a search with your previous travel dates and name, or your frequent flyer number or your credit card number (if it's the one you purchased it with).
If it was an actual, old fashioned ticket. Then you need to call the airline and find out what their Lost Ticket Procedures would be. Sometimes they charge a fee to reissue the ticket. Sometimes they make you buy a new ticket, if after a waiting period your ticket doesn't show up, they will refund a certain amount to you.
I hope that you actually had an E-Ticket rather than a real ticket.
Best of luck to you.
2006-11-09 17:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by Flying Cowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geez people, does it really matter when the last time YOU saw a paper ticket? They are still out there (I have a set right now even), and it would seem the the asker lost theirs.
The airline should give you a form to fill out, and affidavit stating that you indeed lost the ticket, and that if found you would immediately destroy it or turn it in. They should print you up a new set.
There wasn't a fee involved when I did it, but things may be different.
I did it the day of departure, but go to your local airport and see if they can do it beforehand.
2006-11-09 11:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by IceTrojan 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Frankly, I'm surprised that you even have a paper ticket. I can't even remember the last time I saw one. Do you have your confirmation number? If so, you can probably check your reservation online with that; sometimes you can even do it with your Frequent Flyer number. From there, you may be able to print a boarding pass on the day of the flight.
If all else fails, call them directly and they'll guide you in the right direction.
2006-11-09 09:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most carriers will issue a duplicate ticket for a fee -- probably not free, but definitely cheaper than buying a new ticket. Next time take a carrier that issues electronic tickets to avoid this sort of thing.
2006-11-09 09:50:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This website lists the procedures for a few major airlines. In most cases, you will have to purchase a new ticket at the current fare amount and also pay a fee. I hope you can find your original ticket to avoid this.
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/acs/uk/lost_airline_tickets.pdf#search='continental%20airlines%20lost%20tickets'
2006-11-09 12:39:36 · answer #5 · answered by johnsredgloves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should have all of your information in a database. Its rare that they even issue paper tickets anymore. They should have something called an Eticket that they can send you. Hoepfully you paid by a credit card and can prove (if needed) that the specified ticket was paid for.
2006-11-09 09:55:27 · answer #6 · answered by *bitter-sweetness* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of e-mailing the airline, call their 1-800 reservations number. IceTrojan has good alternatives if you can't find it also.
2006-11-09 12:21:41 · answer #7 · answered by apuleuis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋