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Definition: An e-ticket (electronic ticket) is a digital airline ticket stored in the airline’s reservation system, replacing the traditional paper ticket. It is identified by a 13-digit ticket number and linked to your PNR.
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Term at a glance
| Term | E-Ticket |
|---|---|
| One-liner | An e-ticket (electronic ticket) is a digital airline ticket stored in the airline’s reservation system, replacing the traditional paper ticket. It is identified by a 13-digit… |
| Where it matters | Premium-cabin booking decisions, fare-rules interpretation, airline-product comparison. |
| Related concepts | PNR · Fare Basis Code · GDS · Boarding Pass · IATA |
| Last verified | 2026-05-07 |
E-tickets became mandatory for IATA member airlines in 2008, replacing paper tickets entirely. Your e-ticket exists as a record in the airline’s database, linked to your passport details and PNR. You don’t need to carry a physical ticket — your identity document and PNR are sufficient to check in and board.
The e-ticket receipt (or itinerary receipt) is a document you receive by email confirming your purchase. While not the ticket itself, it contains important information: your 13-digit ticket number, PNR, flight details, fare paid, and fare basis code. This document is useful for immigration purposes, visa applications, and expense reporting.
BookMyBusinessClass provides a complete e-ticket confirmation for every booking, including the ticket number, PNR, full itinerary details, and fare information. Our agents verify every e-ticket directly in the airline’s system to ensure it’s correctly issued and all segments are confirmed.
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| Term | Quick definition | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Pricing | Dynamic pricing is a pricing strategy where airline ticket prices change in real-time based on demand,… | Read |
| Economy Plus | Economy plus (also called extra legroom economy) is an enhanced economy seat offering additional legroom and… | Read |
| DOT Refund Rule | The US Department of Transportation (DOT) refund rule requires airlines to provide automatic cash refunds for… | Read |
| Elite Status | Elite status is a tier level within an airline frequent flyer programme earned by meeting minimum flying or… | Read |
| Distance-Based Award Chart | An award chart that prices redemptions on great-circle miles flown rather than region pairs, typically with… | Read |
| Endorsement | An endorsement is a notation in the "Endorsement/Restrictions" box of an airline ticket (or its electronic… | Read |
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Dynamic pricing is a pricing strategy where airline ticket prices change in real-time based on demand, supply, booking patterns, and other market factors, meaning the same seat can have vastly different prices at different times.
Economy plus (also called extra legroom economy) is an enhanced economy seat offering additional legroom and sometimes priority boarding, without the full premium economy cabin experience.
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) refund rule requires airlines to provide automatic cash refunds for significantly delayed or cancelled flights, and for services like checked bags that aren’t delivered as promised.
Elite status is a tier level within an airline frequent flyer programme earned by meeting minimum flying or spending thresholds, granting benefits like complimentary upgrades, lounge access, priority boarding, and bonus miles.
An award chart that prices redemptions on great-circle miles flown rather than region pairs, typically with peak / off-peak tier modifiers. Aeroplan and British Airways Avios are the two most prominent distance-based charts among major programmes; they are predictable and reward shorter stage lengths disproportionately.
An endorsement is a notation in the "Endorsement/Restrictions" box of an airline ticket (or its electronic equivalent) that records fare restrictions, refundability rules, change fees, and which other carriers can or cannot accept the ticket. Critical when rebooking on a different airline during disruptions.
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