What do I need to do about an E-ticket?

Question

SO I bought plane tickets through Orbitz....It said I bought an E-Ticket. What do I need to do when I go to the Airport. Am I suppose to bring a conformation slip or something similar to that? The only thing I recieved is something via email with ticket numbers and all that....

Answer 1

With E-ticketing, its all paperless. You dont have to bring anything with you other than your ID. If you know your flight numbers and departure times, that is all you need to know. Most domestic flights you will can check in at a kiosk by swipping any credit or debit card, it only reads your name. The e-mail will help if there is a problem, that way they can locate your ticket number, but its really not necessary if you remember your information. You can print it out for your own use or knowledge, but really isnt anything other than a piece of paper. Again, e-ticketing is all paperless, you dont have to show it to the ticket agent unless you cant remember your flight info.

What you got is a confirmation, your ticket is electronic...meaning its paperless...you dont need anything. What you will get at the airport is your boarding pass, you are already ticketed.

Answer 2

It's probably safer to bring your email confirmation with you when you go to the airport since you bought the ticket through a third-party rather than directly from the airline. 99% of the time, you won't need it, but if you're in that 1%, it can really help out.

Answer 3

Yes, print the e-mail and take it with you to the airport. It is your ticket. Many airlines are also using e-tickets. I think it saves them on printing. Also, you can usually check in at a kiosk which can be much faster.

Answer 4

you don't need to print out anything, but it doesn't hurt to have extra documentation in case of a screw-up. I've used E-tickets several times without a probelm - you just give them your name, show ID and you're set.