Finding a cheap airline ticket. What is an e-ticket?
The electronic ticket (e-ticket) is a "paperless" ticket which is processed electronically; often through an Internet purchase. It is now offered by many major airlines and allows you to travel without the worry of forgetting or leaving your ticket behind. E-tickets are more flexible, secure and easy to use. Your booking and ticket details are kept securely in the airline’s computer system. When you buy e-tickets, you’ll receive a confirmation email of your purchase. TravelStoreMaker.com offers e-tickets when they are available. We usually won't be able to determine whether e-tickets are available on flights until you make specific flight selections.
How do I travel with an e-ticket?
When you check in for your flight, give the ticket agent your name, flight
number, a government-issued photo ID, and a paper copy of your itinerary or
purchase receipt. Some airlines also require that
you show the credit card used to purchase your ticket.
This information is required in order to enter the secured area beyond the security
screening checkpoint.
We also recommend that you check your itinerary online within 24 hours of your
scheduled departure to ensure that the information that is displayed on your
printed documents has not changed.
When is my reservation confirmed?
The automatic confirmation e-mail you receive when you purchase your e-ticket
includes your reservation confirmation number. This confirmation number is on
record with TravelStoreMaker.com and Worldspan Global Distribution System. When
the tickets are issued you’ll receive an additional email with your ticket
numbers.
You need to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight's departure
and check in promptly in order to be sure you have a seat assignment. Whether
you use a paper ticket or an e-ticket, early check-in is necessary.
We strongly recommend that you print out your flight confirmation email and
take it to the airport with you.
Search for flights
Types of trips
The booking engine offers you several search options:
Roundtrip - You will fly from one city to another, and then back to the first
city. Roundtrip flights may include charter fares.
One way - You will fly from one city to another, and will not return to the
first city. One-way flights may include charter fares.
Multiple destinations - You will visit several cities and therefore need to
choose flights between each of those cities. You cannot book charter fares on
multiple-destination tickets.
Types of travelers
Please enter the number of travelers in each age category. The maximum number of passengers per reservation is nine. If you want to make reservations for a party of 10 or more passengers, please use the Group Travel page.
Age categories are as follows:
- Seniors are ages 65 and over.
- Adults are ages 12 through 64.
- Youths are ages 12 through 25.
- Children are ages 2 through 11 according to most airlines.
- Infants are under age 2.
If you are traveling with an infant, select one of the seating options:
With a reserved seat - Choose this option if you wish to book a separate seat
for the infant. You will be required to supply an infant car seat to ensure
the infant's safety. Special infant fares may be applicable for infants.
Without a reserved seat - Choose this option if one of the adults in your party will hold the infant throughout the flight.
Infant, child and senior discounts
Many airlines offer discounted fares for infants, children, and seniors. Discounts
vary by airline, flight, and seat availability. They also vary by travelers'
ages.
Unaccompanied minors
You should call the airline to discuss its policies and services in order to
ensure a safe and comfortable trip for unaccompanied minors.
Here are some rules about unaccompanied minors:
Please be sure to check with your airline for specific policies and fees.
Minors who are old enough (approximately ages 5-17) can usually fly on nonstop,
direct, or connecting flights, but usually are not accepted on the last connecting
flight of the day. The age depends on the airline's policies, so please check
with the airline.
Many airlines offer unaccompanied minor service. They provide or require supervision
service for minors from the time of boarding until the time the minor is met
at the final destination. Minors must be approved by the airline for this service.
Younger children (typically under the age of 5) are often not eligible for unaccompanied
minor service and must be accompanied on the same flight and in the same compartment
by an older passenger (typically 15 years or older).
Unaccompanied minor service is often mandatory for children ages 5-14, but optional
for teenagers (ages 15-17). Age requirements depend on which airline they fly.
A fee is usually charged at check-in for unaccompanied minor service. You should
pay $30 or more each way.
With unaccompanied minor service, the airline will usually want to know who
is meeting the minor at the destination. Proof of identification for the receiving
adult is required.
Reservations usually need to be confirmed for all segments of the minor's flight.
Standby reservations are not allowed on any leg of the trip.
Again, please call the airline prior to purchasing tickets and inquire about
unaccompanied minors.
Choosing a ticket class
Many flights offer economy, business, and first class seating:
Economy class seating is in the main cabin area. This option usually yields
the lowest airfare.
Business class seating is in an intermediate area between first class and economy.
This option usually yields a more expensive fare than Economy not available
on all aircraft.
First class seating is in the cabin area nearest the front of the aircraft or
on a separate level. It has the fewest and most comfortable seats, and offers
upgraded meals. A first class fare is usually the most expensive, and is not
available on all aircraft.
Choosing search options
Selecting one of those options may reduce the number of lower-fare flights displayed.
Nonstop flights only – Sometimes time is more critical than price that
is why you may use the option to request direct flights only (flights that do
not stop or change planes at one or more airports before you reach your final
destination).
Airline selector – You can select up to three airlines, or use the default
Any/All carriers.
Choosing a search method
You can choose from three methods for searching:
Availability – This method searches for the lowest fares with seats available.
Fares – This method searches to find least expensive fares for the date
selected and then check for availability.
Schedule - This method searches to identify available flight schedules closest
to the desired departure/arrival times.
Customer Support
Online Flight Net offers you guaranteed customer service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can use our email address support@travelstoremaker.com to send us an e-mail at any time. You can find our toll-free telephone number 1-866-852-2330 at the bottom of your itinerary and on the travel home page. If you have any questions or concerns about your itinerary, our travel agents will be ready to assist you.
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