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An electronic ticket is a method of ticket entry, processing, and marketing for various industries, such as airline, railways and entertainment. Learn about the history, benefits, limitations and examples of e-tickets, and how to check in with them.
Sabre is a global distribution system (GDS) that allows travel agents and companies to book travel services from various providers. It was developed by American Airlines and IBM in 1960 and became independent in 2000.
Learn about the systems that allow airlines to sell their inventory, manage fares, and interface with distribution channels. Find out how reservation systems evolved from ARS to CRS and GDS, and how they support inventory control, availability display, reservation, and ticketing.
A boarding pass is a document that gives a passenger permission to board a flight and access the airport. Learn about the history, standards and concerns of paper and electronic boarding passes, and how they are scanned and verified.
American Airlines has also raised fees of checking in a bag on domestic flights to $35 when purchased online—up from $30 previously—or $40 when purchased at the airport. A second checked bag ...
Learn about the history and functions of computer reservation systems (CRSs), which are used to book and sell tickets for air travel, hotels, car rental, and other activities. Find out how CRSs evolved from mainframe computers to global distribution systems (GDSs) and how they operate today.
AAdvantage is the second oldest and largest frequent-flyer program in the world, launched in 1981 by American Airlines. It offers miles for flights, partners, credit cards, and status tiers with benefits such as upgrades, baggage allowance, and lounge access.
An airline ticket is a document or electronic record that confirms a seat on a flight. Learn about the information, processes and history of airline tickets, including the issuing airline code and the fare basis.