How to check your flight booking details

Whether you've booked your flight online, via phone, or through a travel agency, it's always important to confirm your booking details before going to the airport. You can usually access your booking information on the airline's website, which allows you to view and adjust your seat, purchase meals, and make special service requests. This article will show you how to check and modify your flight booking details on the websites of some well-known airlines. If the airline you're looking for isn't listed, you can still find similar options on most airline websites.

Find the 6-character booking code. If you booked your flight online, this code will be included in your booking confirmation email. If you have a paper ticket or boarding pass, this code is typically located on the front of the information section.

• Depending on where you booked your flight, the booking code may be referred to as a "Record locator" or "Confirmation code".
• Even if you booked your flight through a travel agency, you can still access your flight details on the airline's website.

Click on the Your trips / Check in tab located between the "Book flights" and "Flight status" tabs.

• If you only know your flight number and wish to check the estimated arrival or departure times, click on the Flight status tab, enter your flight details, and select Find flight.

Enter the passenger's name and the 6-character booking code. Each passenger must check in individually. Be sure to enter the exact name used when booking your flight.

Click on the Find your trip button in blue. Here, you'll find your booking information, including flight number, departure/arrival times, seating, and upgrades.

• You may be prompted to log in to your American Airlines account if you're not already logged in. If you don't have an account, create one.

Click on the Change trip option to modify your booking. Depending on when and how you purchased your ticket, you may be able to change your seat, meal preference, or flight time.

• If you don't see the Change trip option, contact American Airlines reservations for assistance. Agents are available 24/7. You can find the contact number for your region by clicking here.

Follow the on-screen instructions to check in for your flight (optional). American Airlines allows online check-in up to 24 hours before departure. Online check-in lets you skip the wait at the counter or self-service kiosks at the airport for faster processing.

Visit https://www.delta.com/mytrips from your computer, phone, or tablet. Even if you booked your flight through a travel agency, you can still find your flight details on the airline's website.

• If you know your flight number and want to check the arrival or expected departure time, click on the Flight Status link at the top of the page, enter your flight information, and click the red and white arrow.
• If you're less than 24 hours from departure and need to check in for your flight, click CHECK-IN from the menu above, select an option from the "Find Your Trip By" dropdown, enter the required details, and click the red and white arrow to confirm.

Select an option to locate your flight. You can search for your flight using your confirmation code, credit/debit card number, or ticket number.

• If you received a booking confirmation email, the email will include both the confirmation code and ticket number. The ticket number consists of 13 digits, while the confirmation code is a 6-character combination of letters and/or numbers.

Enter the passenger's name and other required information. Be sure to enter the name exactly as it appears in your booking details.

Click the FIND MY TRIP button to locate your booking. Here, you'll find your reservation details, including flight number, departure/arrival time, seating, and upgrades.

• You will be prompted to log in to your Delta Airlines account if you're not already logged in. If you don't have an account, please create one.

Follow the on-screen instructions to modify your booking (optional). Depending on when and how you purchased your ticket, you may be able to change your seat, meal preferences, or flight times.

Visit https://www.united.com from your computer, phone, or tablet browser. Even if you booked your flight through a travel agency, you can still find your flight information on the airline's website.

• If you only want to check the arrival or expected departure time, click the blue Flight status tab, enter your information, and click Search.
• If you’re within 24 hours of departure and need to check in, click the blue Check-in tab, enter your confirmation code (from the booking email), your last name, and click Search. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete check-in. If you don’t have the confirmation code, you can use the 16-digit ticket number.

Enter the 6-character confirmation code. If you've purchased a flight online, you'll find this code in the confirmation email for your payment/booking. If you have a paper ticket or boarding pass, this code is typically located on the front side of the information.

• If you don’t have the code but made your purchase on United.com, click on SIGN IN at the top right corner of the page to log into your Mileage Plus account. This will give you access to view all your booking details.

Click the blue Search button. You will then see your flight details, including the flight number, departure/arrival times, seat assignments, and upgrades.

• You will be prompted to log into your Mileage Plus account if you're not already signed in. Please create an account if you don’t have one.

Click the Change flight button if you wish to modify your booking (optional). Depending on the ticket type you've purchased, some options may be available to adjust here.

• If you purchased your ticket through a third party (such as a travel agency), you’ll need to adjust your flight details at their office.

Access https://www.southwest.com from your computer, phone, or tablet. Even if you've booked your flight through a travel agency, you can still find your flight information on the airline's website.

• If you only need to check the expected arrival or departure time of your flight, click on FLIGHT STATUS in the blue bar at the top of the page and enter your flight details, then click Search.
• If you're within 24 hours of departure and want to check in, click on CHECK IN in the blue bar (to the left of "FLIGHT STATUS"), enter your confirmation number (found in the email from your flight booking) along with your name, and click Check in.

Enter your Southwest Airlines login details and click Log in. If you don't have an account yet, click Enroll now below the password field and follow the on-screen instructions to create and log in to your new account.

Scroll down to the "My Trips" section and select your flight. If your flight is connected to your account, the details will be displayed here.

• If you don't see the flight you're looking for, it's usually because you booked it through a third party (like a travel agent). To find your flight, enter your first name, last name, and confirmation code (the 6-digit code on your ticket or in your confirmation email) in the "My Trips" section, click Continue, and follow the on-screen instructions to add and view your flight details.

Change your flight itinerary (optional). Depending on the time and method of ticket purchase, you may be able to upgrade your ticket, modify baggage information, select meals, or choose a different flight time. Since Southwest Airlines does not have a seat selection feature, you won't be able to choose your seat in advance for your flight.

Visit https://www.lufthansa.com from your computer, phone, or tablet. Even if you have booked your flight through a travel agency, you can still find your flight information on the airline's website.

Choose your login method.

• If you have a Lufthansa online account, click on Lufthansa ID, enter your login details, and press Login to proceed.
• If you do not have a Lufthansa account, you can log in using your Booking Code, typically found in the email confirmation for your flight booking, or use your Miles & More number along with your PIN.
• If you log in with a Booking Code, you will be prompted to create an account. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account when asked.

Select the flight you wish to view. If there are multiple flights associated with your account, simply choose the one you want to check or adjust. This will display all relevant information about your flight, including options, upgrades, and other details.

Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust your registration. Available options may include selecting your seat, upgrading your seat, and/or updating your meal preferences.

• Contact the airline in advance if you have special meal requests or food allergies. Call the airline directly or reach out via email if you need a special meal or have food allergies; this will ensure they prepare everything one day before your flight. Airlines typically offer a range of meal options.
• International flights often provide additional snacks.
• Bring identification documents, including your passport (or national ID if flying domestically) and visa, as the airline will need to verify your identity.
• Print your flight confirmation or boarding pass at the airline's help desk when you arrive at the airport.