Will my ticket bought through cheap tickets work at a Chinese airport?

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My girlfriend is flying from Beijing to the US. I bought her a ticket from cheaptickets.com. The e-ticket would definitely work in America but I'm worried if it will work at her Chinese airport. From what I can tell, the traveler information provided is her full name and airline ticket number. The cheap tickets booking number and airline record locator is also on it.

I'm worried this might not be enough information. I refunded her last ticket because the first and last name were reversed and the airline told her she might be denied boarding. Thus, I bought her this new ticket with a new airline. Although her first and last name were definitely entered in correctly in their system, on the e-ticket it lists her name as Z***** L**, with her last name as L**. This is correct because US convention is to write first name first and last name second. However, the convention is opposite in China and I worry the airline may deny her boarding because of this.

Are my worries unfounded?

EDIT: I know the it is entered in the system correctly because when looking up her records I am asked to enter in her last name and I use L**, which is correct. What I am worried about his how it is written on the ticket and whether this will affect anything.



Best Answer

Call the airline directly to double check the name on the ticket. If it is entered correctly in the airline system in the USA, it will be OK at check in in China. The check in agents in Beijing will access the same reservation record as the US call center agents see.

A lot of times, the name displayed on an eticket or boarding pass is not as you would expect it to be, rather it is in the format specified by the airline.




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Do I get my ticket at the airport?

After arriving at the airport, go to the check-in desk and show the agent your passport and eTicket. They'll compare your ticket against the airline's database and issue you a printed boarding pass when everything checks out. This boarding pass is what enables you to get on the plane.

How do I change my flight on Air China?

You can dial 95583 or log on to Air China's official website for updated flight information. Can I change the date of a ticket I bought using mileage by calling 95583? Yes, but you will need to pay any costs associated with the change at an Air China sales office.

Which countries can fly directly to China?

Countries Permitted To Enter China By Air
  • Canada.
  • Thailand.
  • Cambodia.
  • Pakistan.
  • Greece.
  • Denmark.
  • Austria.
  • Sweden.


Are KLM flying to China?

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