How to Buy an Airplane Ticket

Buy a ticket using the Internet

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  Find the airline company you want to purchase your ticket from. Do a search on your computer, and find the company's official website. At this time, you will need paper and a pencil or a pen to record information.

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  Set-up an account and you will be able to buy your airplane ticket on the internet.

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  Answer the questions on the website, such as the date you will be leaving, and how many people will be traveling with you.

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  Complete the purchase process and record your confirmation number.

Buy an Airplane Ticket Using the Phone

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  Start by looking up your nearest airline by using the phone book Yellow Pages in your area.

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  Dial the 1-800 numbers or the number to the airline company that you want to buy your airplane ticket from. Most of the time you will get an automated system that will ask you questions.

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  Inquire about new reservations. Be ready to answer the customer service representative's questions when they answer the phone.

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  Complete the purchase process and record your confirmation number.