The ticket
Example: Ticket confirms passenger reservation for flight
Definition
"The ticket" is a document or electronic record that confirms a passenger's reservation and right to board a specific flight. It contains essential information such as flight details, passenger identity, and travel class, serving as proof of purchase and authorization to travel by air.
Etymology
The word "ticket" originates from the Old French term 'etiquette,' meaning a small label or note, which itself derives from the Middle French 'estiquette.' Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to a slip of paper granting admission or proof of entitlement, evolving into its modern use in air travel as a passenger's travel authorization.
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"The ticket" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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