Comments on: Paper flight tickets are history

By: Mo

Mo — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:18:31 +0000

This is really interesting. My wife and son recently went to Tanzania to visit family, and when we left the travel agency they gave us the itinerary and that was it. No tickets, nothing. When I questioned them, they said that they no longer issue tickets. Going to the airport, all that they wanted were the passports, from that they confirmed the flight information and only as a matter of my request they confirmed the booking number etc., so that my wife was on her way to Tanzania and not some other place!

The actual process of buying tickets has become so much simpler from only a few short years ago. But now, of course, the problems arise in going through security.

But all in all, when I spoke to my wife and because we were well prepared her trip was enjoyable even with a 6-year old in tow. There were absolutely no issues with security anywhere. It certainly helps to be prepared before you travel.

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By: Ling

Ling — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:44:17 +0000

When you think about it, it sounds so right that you wonder why airlines didn’t move to eliminate paper tickets before this. I mean, everyone is concerned about global warming and talking about reducing travel. Eliminating paper tickets is a big step.

By: RennyBA

RennyBA — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:13:45 +0000

I’ve noticed it too and its a great step forward – we can also save some rain forest with less paperwork you know.

I hope one day in the future, we can do the travel through the internet too – I mean we just need to find out how to change into digital pieces and use a human modem transferee!

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By: Comedy Plus

Comedy Plus — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:46:46 +0000

It’s about time. I love it. Have a great day Captain. Big hug.

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By: Barbara Ling

Barbara Ling — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:38:12 +0000

Indeed, the ending of an era! I remember how years ago, I’d always wait for my tickets to arrive in the mail (this was back before the earth’s crust cooled, mind you).

Technology….wow, it’s advancing.

Enjoy,

Barbara

By: Mar

Mar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:48:23 +0000

It’s a good step. Except when my printer strikes and can’t print my ticket at home
Unfortunately, the money the airlines will be saving through this measure is not going to benefit the passengers…

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By: Maribeth

Maribeth — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:51:12 +0000

You know I find that air travel is just not the fun it once was. When Hubby was still a Captain and I flew all over the world with him I had good meals, good wine and comfortable seats. Now they toss a bottle of water at you, no food and the seats are small. I think the carefree days of travel are gone. Maribeths last blog post..There Is A Disturbance In The Force.....

By: Gattina

Gattina — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:33:19 +0000

I saw that yesterday evening in TV. I find it nice too, was a little strange when I checked in only with my passport ! Gattinas last blog post..