Interline Travel

 Electronic tickets are here to stay. Here is how to deal with them!

With more than e-tickets issued for an increasing number of flights, the days are numbered paper tickets. A third of American Airlines customers can now run on electronic tickets, which are essentially computerized airline reservations. Airlines love them because of lower processing costs. Alaska Air, Delta, Southwest, and currently offer bonus frequent flyer miles
for the use of e-tickets (even if you have an online booking for the most tender). Consumers can trust them?
Usually, yes. For domestic flights direct with an airline e-ticket is quick and convenient. Check-in at the airport is as simple as showing a photo ID such as USAirways, and for some airlines, the credit card used to purchase your electronic ticket. Many airlines like American and Continental make the process even easier with passenger boarding bridges electronic reading devices for the United States for a passenger to read the flyer or credit card, and drag the reservation. Another advantage: An e-ticket, you never lost a ticket on the airline to pay $ 75 a ticket or buy expensive replacement for a last-minute fare.
But sometimes are better off with a paper ticket. In case of cancellation for any reason your flight - - bad weather, mechanical problem or an air strike - - you can walk to the bar for all other airlines, and they must accept the paper ticket for a flight ( as it is transferable, "since most tickets are full price, even if most of the tickets are not cheap). If you have an electronic ticket, you must first obtain the original airline to issue a paper ticket - - one more time-consuming step. Airlines are to improve the electronic transfer process, called "deposit". American Airlines plans to meet interline electronic ticketing with United through this winter. Other airlines should follow suit.
If you can fly with an electronic ticket, keep the paper from the airline sends you your confirmation number. It is convenient to "lose" the computer of your reservation, or if you have a problem with billing by credit card or frequent flyer mileage.
Some tips for buying tickets online:
Make sure when you buy the ticket online, you choose a site reliable and trustworthy to the end. It is a method of payment. Also, make sure you select the right flight, taking into account the dates and times of departure and arrival times chosen flight. If you book your tickets online, it might be time to undo.