Airline ticketing and reservations involve two main steps: a reservation temporarily holds a seat using a Passenger Name Record (PNR), while ticketing issues a paid electronic ticket (e-ticket) linked to that seat. You can compare and book flights online using portals like
MakeMyTrip,
Goibibo, or
IRCTC Air.
Key Systems
- CRS (Computerized Reservation Systems): Used by individual airlines to manage their own seat inventory and flight schedules.
- GDS (Global Distribution Systems): Large centralized networks like Amadeus and Sabre that link travel agents and platforms to multiple airlines.
- PNR (Passenger Name Record): A unique 6-character booking reference code containing passenger details and itineraries. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Search: Enter travel dates, passenger counts, and route cities.
- Select: Choose preferred flight times, classes, and fares.
- Verify: Input accurate passenger legal names and passport details if needed.
- Pay: Complete transactions via UPI, credit/debit cards, or net banking to convert a held reservation into a confirmed e-ticket.
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- Your origin and destination
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- Whether it is a domestic or international trip
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