Flight numbers changed from paper ticket

[sonicworld]

We purchased airline tickets 5 months ago and the flight numbers have changed but the take off times and dates are about the same. As I am an inexperienced traveler, how does this work? Do they issue new tickets when we get at the airport? Does it matter where we check in (i.e. main counter vs. gate)? Thanks!

 

[mom_rules]

If you bought the tickets online, I suggest you check your online ticket confirmation and print it out. Also check the airline's website for info and if no luck email or call the airline directly for your own peace of mind.

 

[seashoreCM]

You need to verify that you are indeed on these new flights! Yes, they do slip up once in awhile leaving you with no reservation.

Often the airline will send you a new confirmation (usually an 8-1/2 by 11 page) that you are on new flights. Even if they do confirm your new flights over the phone, ask for a paper printout (including for e-tickets) to be sent to you if that makes you feel more comfortable.

Just my opinion, if your original flights are cancelled, you are entitled to your choice of alternate flights at no extra cost provided they are not completely sold out.

In the old days, if you took your paper ticket to the airport or to a downtown ticket office (the latter are few and far between as airlines cut frills) they stuck little handwritten paper tabs on the old tickets specifying new flights.

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[mslangen]

Maybe you can look at your current flight schedule at www.viewtrip.com
You need your reservation code on your ticket and your last name. Just give it a try. This service is set up from the Galileo reservation system, most airlines and travel agencies use this system.

Marcel.

 

[Eno]

I noticed that mine had also changed.
I sent an e-mail question using their site and asked for a new
confirmation sent to my e-mail address. Received it in less than 1 day.

 

[Nathan's Grandma]

I check once a week just because of having problems with it in the past.

We made reservations for our trip for eight of us with the intention of holding Nathan on our laps for the trip. I decided on January to buy him a ticket. (106.00) I gave our and my BIL reservation numbers and they booked a seat in the same row as my daughter.

Today when I looked our seats were moved which is not a big deal to us expect that Nathan was now in a middle seat all alone in a row. I called Delta and she said since the flight # changed seats are sometimes adjusted. She did say there was a notation on our reservation that there were special circumstances and that the person who changed the seats did not pay attention to.

It pays to check.

Kathy

 

[lilsonicfan]

We had this issue as well (with American, not sure who you're flying with) and once I confirmed that we were on the changed flights, the agent informed me that you can either have new paper tickets mailed to you, or just bring them to check-in and they'll issue you new boarding passes there. I'm not sure where you have to check-in but I *think* you will have to go to the main counter...

 

[sonicworld]

Originally posted by mslangen
Maybe you can look at your current flight schedule at www.viewtrip.com
You need your reservation code on your ticket and your last name. Just give it a try. This service is set up from the Galileo reservation system, most airlines and travel agencies use this system.

Marcel.

Thank you Marcel. Where on the ticket is the reservation code located?

 

[Nathan's Grandma]

We have Delta Electronic Tickets so I know we will have to go to the counter anyway.

Our flight leaves at 6:00 a.m. so it won't be too much trouble, I hope.

Kathy

 

[mslangen]

Originally posted by sonicworld
Thank you Marcel. Where on the ticket is the reservation code located?

Where it is located, thats not so easy to tell you, because ticket layouts can vary. This time I'm holding an E-ticket from United and on the Itanery it is called reservation number.
On my paper ticket which I used last time it was called PNR CODE.
Look for a 6 character code wich contains both letters and numbers. An example is: L8Y6NE

Hope this helps.

Marcel.