How to Confirm a Flight
By Jamie Lisse
If you have booked a flight in advance you should confirm your flight before arriving at the airport in the event something has happened to your reservation. Confirming a flight also allows you to verify any special requests, such as a vegetarian meal, or get details on fees for oversized baggage, like golf clubs. Flight confirmations can be done over the phone or over the web if your flight is leaving within a couple of days.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Use a computer that has Internet access or a smart phone that is web-enabled. Navigate to the website of your airline carrier.
Look on the main page of the website for an area that reads "Flight Status" or "Check Your Flight Status." The exact wording will vary between airline websites. Some airline websites have flight confirmation information listed under "Gates & Times."
Confirm a flight that is scheduled within the next two days by entering or selecting the flight departure and arrival location. If you know the flight number you can also enter that instead. View the status information that comes up on the screen to confirm your flight information.
Confirm a flight that is scheduled more than two days away by calling the airline reservation number. The number will be available on the airline website by clicking on "Contact" or "Contact Us" depending on which site you are using. Be sure to have your flight number, departure and arrival information when you call. If you will be traveling with golf equipment you can inquire about any additional baggage fees when you are on the phone with the airline.
Tips & Warnings
Travel sites, like Expedia, often email confirmations but if you know the flight information you can still confirm directly with the airline.
About The Author
Jamie Lisse has been writing professionally since 1997. She has published works with a number of online and print publishers. Her areas of expertise include finance and accounting, travel, entertainment, digital media and technology. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English.
Photo Credits
Modern airliner taking off image by JoLin from <a href='http://www.fotolia.com'>Fotolia.com</a>
