Can the flight booking API issue an electronic ticket after a reservation is confirmed?

Yes, a flight booking API can support electronic ticket issuance after a reservation is confirmed. A confirmed reservation is not always the same as a ticketed journey, so your portal should show the status clearly. When ticketing succeeds, the customer can usually receive an itinerary and the ticket details needed for travel.

Ticketing depends on the airline, the fare rules, the supplier connection and the features included in your plan. Some bookings may be ticketed immediately, while others may need extra checks or action by an agent. A booking can remain pending or fail if the fare changes, the airline rejects the request, payment is not accepted or required passenger details are missing. The API response should confirm the actual status before the customer is told that a ticket has been issued.

Your booking process can normally record the airline reference, ticket details and current ticketing status, then make the travel document available to the customer. The document format and the timing of updates can vary by supplier, and any changes after ticketing will follow the airline's rules. Before going live, check which connected suppliers support ticket issuance, what each status means and how your team will handle bookings that need manual attention.