e-ticket

American

[ee-tik-it] / ˈiˌtɪk ɪt /

noun

an electronic record confirming the purchase of a seat on an airline flight.

Present your e-ticket to receive your boarding pass.

Etymology

Origin of e-ticket

First recorded in 1995-2000; e- ² + ticket

Example Sentences

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Then, a friendly Southwest Airlines agent approached me, asking to see my e-ticket.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

He and friends showed a video on their phones of an e-ticket being verified to stewards to gain access to the outer perimeter.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2021

It mandates that carriers specify bag fees on e-ticket confirmations but allows them to do so through a hyperlink.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2017

And an increase in e-ticket sales has made copying authentic-looking tickets easier for scammers, Elder said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2015

“I’ve got an e-ticket number. I was supposed to be traveling on Friday but I have to go today. There was a death in my family.”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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