How to Confirm Flight Reservations

Confirm your reservation before taking off.

Air travel can be an exciting adventure, but only if you make it to the plane on time. Missing your flight can cause you emotional and financial hardship, so it is extremely important to confirm the date and time of your flight with the airline. Airlines sometimes change departure times or cancel certain flights altogether, so confirming your reservation will help alleviate stress on your travel day.

Instructions

1. Gather the relevant information pertaining to your flight reservation. Know your flight confirmation number or reservation number.

2. Go to the website where you booked your flight. You may have used a travel website, such as Travelocity or Expedia, or booked your flight through the airline's own website. You will need your flight reservation number or confirmation number in order to confirm your reservation. If you booked on an airline's website, you can usually confirm your reservation and check in 24 hours before your flight.

3. Call the airline directly. The ticket agent will be able to confirm your flight reservation for you.

4. Visit the airport. You can check the airport kiosk for flight times or talk directly to a ticket agent who will be able to assist you in confirming your reservation.

Tips & Warnings

• In addition to confirming your reservation, you can also confirm the airline's policy on checking bags and how much you may have to pay.

• Use the airline's website to track the status of your flight to make sure it's on time. The site can let you find out if the flight has been delayed or canceled, potentially saving you hours of waiting in the airport.

References

• trails.com: How to Confirm a Flight

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Expedia: Airlines Toll-Free Numbers