What is the number on a plane ticket?


What is the number on a plane ticket? The ticket number is a 13-digit number that you will find on your passenger receipt as well as on your boarding pass.


Is a boarding pass and ticket the same thing?

Many passengers wonder: “Are an airline ticket and a boarding pass the same thing?” No, an airline ticket and a boarding pass are not the same thing. An airline ticket is proof of purchase of a flight or airfare, while a boarding pass is the passenger's identification to board the aircraft.


Where is flight number on ticket?

You can find flight numbers on your boarding pass, flight ticket, or booking confirmation. One of the most direct ways to locate your flight is to see it near the top of your physical or digital ticket.


Is a flight confirmation number the ticket number?

A reservation has two important numbers to it – the confirmation number (or PNR/Record Locator) and the ticket number(s). You can have one reservation with three people on it and because you only have one reservation, you also only have one confirmation number. However, everyone needs their own ticket number.


How many digits is a flight reference number?

Booking reference It is also known as a Record/Booking Locator (or RecLoc), PNR Code, confirmation number or reference number. It can be found on your tickets, booking confirmation or travel documentation. Our booking reference is a six digit alphanumeric combination.


How do I get my flight ticket after booking?

You can get it on the airline's website and print it on paper. Or pull it up on your phone in the airline's app. You can also print it at the airport.


How do I find my flight booking number?

The booking code is usually found in the confirmation of the flight booking or booking confirmation.


How do I check in with an e-ticket number?

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.


How many digits is the e-ticket number?

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 the booking reference the ticket number?

A booking reference is a unique code specific to an individual reservation. It is also known as a Record/Booking Locator (or RecLoc), PNR Code, confirmation number or reference number. It can be found on your tickets, booking confirmation or travel documentation.


How do you read flight details?

Each line on an FIDS indicates a different flight number accompanied by:
  1. the airline name/logo and/or its IATA or ICAO airline designator (can also include names/logos of interlining/codesharing airlines or partner airlines, e.g. HX252/BR2898.)
  2. the city of origin or destination, and any intermediate points.


What does a flight number look like on a ticket?

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).


Is ticket number the same as reference number?

A booking reference number is different from an e-Ticket number. A booking reference number is usually labeled as a 'PNR number', otherwise known as a 'Passenger Name Record'. It consists of both numbers and letters. You can have several booking numbers if there are separate bookings or stopovers.


How many digits is an eTicket number?

The ticket number is a 13-digit number that you will find on your passenger receipt as well as on your boarding pass.


Do I need to print my plane ticket before going to airport?

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?


How do I get my plane ticket if I bought it online?

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.


What happens if you don t check in 24 hours before your flight?

If you don't check in, you won't receive a boarding pass that allows you to board the plane, and your seat might be given up to a standby passenger. The check-in process also confirms your traveler details like your passport information and frequent flyer number.


Do I have to check in at the airport if I checked in online?

In most cases, you will only need to go to check-in when you have checked-in online if you need to drop off an item of hold baggage. Please ensure that you are aware of the hand baggage requirements for your specific airline before you travel.


Do I need to print my boarding pass if I checked in online?

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.