Boarding Pass
Définition
A document issued during check-in that grants a passenger permission to board the aircraft. Contains flight details, seat assignment, gate number, and boarding group.
Termes associés
Check-in
The process of registering for a flight, receiving a boarding pass, and optionally dropping off checked luggage. Can be done at the airport counter, at a kiosk, or online.
Gate
A designated area in an airport terminal where passengers board or disembark an aircraft. Gates are numbered and typically feature a jetbridge for direct aircraft access.
IATA Code
A three-letter alphanumeric code assigned by the International Air Transport Association to identify airports worldwide. Used on boarding passes, luggage tags, and flight bookings (e.g., JFK, LAX, ICN).
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