How to Book an Airline Ticket
1. Booking an Airline Ticket Online
6. Choose your seat
7. Choose to make it a package deal or not
5. Click through to the airline’s website
8. Request special accommodations
4. Choose how many stops you want to make
9. Choose to add insurance or not
3. Enter your trip details on an aggregator site
10. Book your ticket!
2. Check airfare deal websites
- Receive your confirmation and receipt
1. Look for flights in advance
It is necessary to book national and international flights in advance, because the fare can be low cost.
Before booking, check the website for an airfare offer. You can subscribe to newsletters from your major airlines to find deals
Looking at the aggregator sites will allow you to enter multiple destinations and search for flights on multiple dates (airlines, price). This will help you find the best deal if your trip is flexible.
See how many stops the flight has and if it benefits you, in duration, time and money.
When you find your best air ticket, move to the airline's direct website to book, because some aggregators allow you to book, but there may be an additional service fee.
Many airlines will allow you to choose your seat at the time of booking and other airlines can do so when you register. However, if you have a specific requirement, call your airline in advance.
The airline may suggest add-ons that you can book with them, but before choosing add-ons such as a hotel stay, you should do some research and make sure that is a good deal.
If you require any special accommodations for your flight, request these at the time of booking or call your airline directly.
Read the fine print and decide whether or not your flight and trip require insurance. You might be covered by insurance through your work, healthcare or credit card. It's a good idea to look into these options and compare costs if you want to add insurance coverage for your trip.
Confirm that all of your trip information is correct and follow the prompts to enter your personal and payment information to finish booking your tickets.
After booking, your receipt and ticket confirmation will be sent to the email, keep a copy and print the email. If you do not receive anything, contact your airline.
2. Researching Your Trip
3. Check if you need visas or vaccinations
2. Decide when you are going
4. Consider who and what you’re traveling with
1. Decide where you are going
Do some research to find the perfect destination for you. If your destination is fixed, you may still be able to research secondary airports.
Decide when you are going on your trip and for how long. If your trip is coming up very soon, it’s best to book as soon as possible.
Check ahead if you require a visa or some vaccinations before traveling.
Before traveling prepare your backpack, with everything you need and if you travel with a baby take into account everything the baby needs.
3. Booking an Airline Ticket with a Travel Agent
3. Meet with your travel agent in person or over the phone
4. Give your travel agent your trip information
2. Find a reputable travel agent
5. Book your ticket!
1. Collect all of your trip information
6. Receive your receipt and confirmation
Establish your trip destination and dates, even if these are flexible and make sure you have your payment information and the personal information on hand.
Ask your family, friends or online for recommendations on a good sales agent.
Ensure your travel agent is knowledgeable, friendly and service-oriented.
Provide your travel agent with your travel destination and dates, and additional information about your trip.
Select the best option for you and continue talking to your travel agent to finish booking your plane tickets, they will ask you for personal information.
The confirmation of the reservation of the plane ticket will be sent to your email or printed. Save that document.
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