Reservation Agent how-to

How to Board a Flight On Time

On-time boarding keeps schedules.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

On-time boarding keeps schedules. In short: start; board; manage, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Start on time.

  2. Board by groups.

  3. Manage carry-ons.

  4. Scan passes.

  5. Handle standbys.

  6. Close the door on time.

Safety reminders for reservation agents

  • Follow security rules
  • Report suspicious items
  • Lift bags safely
  • Protect customer data

PNR · GDS · Fare class · Standby · Overbooking · Bag tag: see the full reservation agent glossary.

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