OA Exam Study Flashcards
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What information and services are required for travel?
Tickets, e-tickets, preparation of itineraries, scheduling of appointments, making hotel reservations, preparing travel folders.
What is a ticket?
A ticket is a printed document issued when a passenger pays to travel with a carrier.
What information does an airline ticket usually show?
Passenger’s name, flight number, seat number, place of departure, departure time, destination, arrival time, fares paid.
What is an e-ticket?
An e-ticket is an electronic ticket stored on the carrier’s computerized reservation system.
How are e-tickets typically purchased?
E-tickets are usually purchased online or by telephone.
What does a purchaser receive when buying an e-ticket?
A confirmation number along with the usual travel information.
What must a traveller present to check in for a flight?
Proper identification, such as a passport.
What is issued to a passenger after check-in?
A boarding pass.
What are the advantages of e-ticketing?
E-ticketing costs less, reduces the risk of loss, allows easier changes to travel plans, enables airlines to contact passengers easily, and allows cheaper direct purchases from airlines.
When can e-tickets be purchased?
E-tickets can be purchased day or night, any day of the week, from any location with internet access.
