Check-In
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Definition
The process of confirming a passenger's presence and obtaining a boarding pass
Related Terms
Boarding Pass
A document providing authorization to board an aircraft for a specific flight
Passenger Name Record (PNR)
A record in the airline reservation system containing passenger itinerary and contact information
Unaccompanied Minor (UM)
A child traveling without an adult passenger who receives special airline supervision
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