Steps for E-ticket
Follow these steps to get an e-ticket for your flight for hassle-free travel:
Frequently Asked Questions
E-tickets are convenient to have as it eliminates the purpose of carrying an extra paper with you. However, it’s always good to have a printout with you, in case the airline asks for it.
E-tickets are commonly used for air travel, but you can get it for train and bus journeys as well. Not all airlines offer e-tickets, so you should check with the specific company you plan to use to see if e-tickets are available.
Some airlines require you to print out your e-ticket and bring it with you to the airport, while other airlines may allow you to show your e-ticket on your smartphone or tablet. So, you can check on their website for more info.
If you lose your e-ticket, you can typically retrieve it by contacting the airline. They may ask for your booking confirmation number or other identifying information to verify your booking.
This also depends on the policies of the specific company you booked with. Many companies allow you to make changes to your booking or cancel it for a fee. You should review the terms and conditions of your booking before purchasing to understand the company's policies on changes and cancellations.
An e-ticket has flight number, departure and arrival details, PNR and booking code, seat number, and boarding time.
No, they are different documents, and both are equally important for a traveller. An e-ticket has all your travel information and is sent to you by the airlines/third party/travel agent upon flight ticket booking. It also includes payment details. Whereas a boarding pass is a document that allows you to board a plane. You can get it post your web check-in or at the airline counter after you have checked in your luggage.
It is more or less the same except some information might be additional like your passport number might be mentioned in your international flight’s e-ticket.