Definition

Noun: A document or electronic record that serves as proof of purchase and grants the holder the right to board a specific flight or series of flights on an airplane. It typically contains details such as the passenger's name, flight number, date, time, and seat assignment.

Usage

A "plane ticket" is required for air travel. It is purchased from an airline or a travel agency. In modern usage, it often exists as an electronic record (e-ticket) rather than a physical paper document. - You must present your plane ticket and identification at the check-in counter. - I need to book a plane ticket to London for next week.

Examples

• She lost her plane ticket and had to buy a new one.
• The price of the plane ticket included one checked bag.
• He showed the QR code for his electronic plane ticket on his phone.

Advanced Usage

• "To hold a plane ticket": To have a purchased ticket for a flight.
  • I already hold a plane ticket for the return journey.
• In a business context, "plane ticket" can be part of travel expenses.
  • All plane tickets for the conference will be reimbursed by the company.

Variants and Related Words

• Airline ticket: A fully synonymous term.
• E-ticket (Electronic ticket): The modern, digital form of a plane ticket.
• Boarding pass: A separate document issued after check-in that grants access to the aircraft. (Note: A boarding pass is not the same as a plane ticket, though the terms are sometimes confused.)

Synonyms

• Flight ticket
• Air ticket

Related Phrases

• "To buy a plane ticket": The act of purchasing air travel.
  • I need to buy a plane ticket before prices go up.
• "To change a plane ticket": To alter the details (e.g., date, time) of a booked flight, often for a fee.
  • If you need to change your plane ticket, please contact customer service.
• "One-way plane ticket": A ticket for a flight from one point to another without a return.
  • He purchased a one-way plane ticket to start his new life abroad.
• "Round-trip plane ticket": A ticket for a journey to a destination and back again.
  • A round-trip plane ticket is usually cheaper than two one-way tickets.

Noun

1. a ticket good for a trip on an airplane