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What you need to know about e-tickets
What is e-ticketing?
E-ticketing is a service that creates a convenient electronic
airline ticket, rather than the traditional paper or
card ticket. All information that is printed on a paper
ticket is stored electronically in the airline's computer
database.
How does it work?
1) Make your flight arrangements with your Horizon Travel LLC
agent.
2) When you're ready to purchase a ticket, your travel
agent sends an electronic message to the airline confirming
that your reservation has been ticketed.
3) Your travel agent will provide you with a confirmation
number and will fax or e-mail a copy of your itinerary
for use as supporting documentation for reimbursement
purposes.
4) When you check-in for your flight, provide the gate
agent with your confirmation number and photo identification.
The gate agent will then issue your boarding pass when
applicable.
When can I not use an e-ticket?
Some International flights
many other international flights still require paper
tickets. Customs agents require, however, that you have
in your possession proof of your scheduled return. So
if you travel internationally with an e-ticket, be sure
to have a copy of your full itinerary to present upon
demand.
Flying on more than one airline
If you are traveling outbound on one airline and returning
on another, e-ticketing may not be allowed. However,
if the two airlines are part of an alliance, it may
be possible. Your Horizon Travel LLC agent will always recommend
e-tickets whenever they are available.
Did you know?
Making
changes to your e-ticket will save you time and expense.
Instead of having to deliver or mail your flight coupons
to your Horizon Travel LLC agent when a change is made to
your reservation, you need only advise of the required
change and your agent will handle the rest.
Airlines
currently charge approximately $70 to research and refund
a lost paper ticket. Using e-tickets eliminates the
worry of losing or forgetting your ticket.
Why would I want an E-Ticket?
When you're in a rush, if you buy your tickets very
close to your travel date, you might do very well to
purchase an e-ticket. If you're the type who doesn't
feel secure without the physical evidence of a regular
paper ticket in-hand or are nervous regarding the new
strict security measures, then e-tickets might not be
for you.
The Convenience
E-Tickets are convenient. Late bookings are easy; make
a phone call, get your confirmation faxed to you or
print it out from online, and it's over. No worrying
about the ticket arriving in the mail. You can easily
purchase tickets for other people in disparate locations,
just make sure you get them the official confirmation
printout. For late purchases, there's absolutely minimum
hassle; no scurry to the local ticket office. Online
booking can be even more convenient, as addressed below.
E-Ticket Kiosks
Another advantage to getting an e-ticket is being able
to use new self-service kiosks provided at many airports.
Rather than waiting in line at check-in, you can insert
your credit card and get your boarding pass from these
new automated machines. You will be given a receipt,
which you should carry with you; but you will still
need to show valid identification before boarding the
plane.
The information above is provided
as a service and any details and/or industry rules and
regulations are subject to change at any time. Please
contact your Horizon Travel LLC agent with any questions.

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