What is the difference between ticket and eTicket?


What is the difference between ticket and eTicket? The e-ticket is an electronic ticket offered when the venue is equiped with electronic access control. Unlike the traditional ticket, the e-ticket is a ticket that can be printed at home in color or black and white from your printer connected to your computer. It uses a unique and different barcode for each ticket.


How long does it take to get your e-ticket?

An electronic ticket is a non-physical ticket issued by the airline and stored in the airline's system in the place of physical tickets. Some e-tickets are issued immediately after booking and others may be issued closer to departure. You will receive your e-ticket no later than 24 hours before departure.


Can I print my e-ticket at the train station?

Station Ticket Counter: The ticket agent will print out your eTicket* for you.


Why do my tickets not have a barcode?

Barcodes may not be visible if there is a ticket delivery delay or if you're viewing them through your digital wallet.


Do e-tickets have a QR code?

Every unique e-ticket includes QR code or barcode that allows scanning or verification.


Why does my eticket not have a barcode?

The airline sends you a confirmation email when you buy an e-ticket. This email does not need a barcode because no one will see it. Your information is on file, so you may check in at the airport. Some airlines include a barcode on e-tickets in case.


How many digits is an e-ticket?

You will receive your e-ticket in PDF form or stored in an online ticketing system. A ticket number is a 13-digit number. The first three numbers identify the airline which issued your ticket.


Is e-ticket valid in airport?

A flight ticket and E-ticket are almost the same thing. They are actually a receipt which proves that you have paid. During check-in, you pick up your boarding pass and counter agents may ask you to showing the flight ticket or E-ticket and a valid travel document at the check-in counter.


Is an e-ticket the same as a ticket?

A flight ticket and E-ticket are almost the same thing. During check-in, you pick up your boarding pass and counter agents may ask you to showing the flight ticket or E-ticket and a valid travel document at the check-in counter.


Is Eticket a receipt?

The e-ticket receipt often looks similar to an old-style paper ticket but doesn't need to be presented at the check-in counter on the day of your flight (although we suggest you have it with you, just in case as it serves as proof that your ticket was issued).


What are the advantages of e-tickets?

An e-ticket offers many advantages for both travelers and airlines, including security, flexibility, cost and convenience. At the same time, it also provides the standard assurances of the traditional paper ticket, such as seating choice, travel time options and other flexibilities.


How do you use an e-ticket?

At the gate, e-ticket passengers need only show a valid photo identification card such as a driver's license to claim their spot on the aircraft. Once the airline confirms the traveler's information, it issues a boarding pass that the traveler uses to board the plane.


What are the disadvantages of e ticketing?

E-ticketing charges extra for the online services. Your personal information is shared on the website and is vulnerable in a scenario of a data breach in that website or company.


What do I do with my eTicket?

What Happens at Check-In. After arriving at the airport, go to the check-in desk and show the agent your passport and eTicket. They'll compare your ticket against the airline's database and issue you a printed boarding pass when everything checks out. This boarding pass is what enables you to get on the plane.


Can I show my e-ticket on my phone?

Yes. You can show your E-Ticket directly to the driver on your smartphone or device when boarding. This is the quickest and easiest way.


Do you need to print out your e-ticket?

There is no need to print tickets thanks to e-tickets. In other words, e-ticket or online flight tickets have replaced the print ones. Passengers and airline company makes a contract through e-tickets. Passengers' ticket details are secured in the company's database through encryptions such as PNR.