gate agent

Terminal check-in worker

A gate agent is an airline employee stationed at the boarding gate who manages passenger check-in, announces flights, scans boarding passes, and handles seat assignments or rebookings.

Gate agents are the last airline personnel passengers interact with before boarding: The gate agent called my name for an upgrade.

They're often the bearers of bad news about delays or cancellations.

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departure · check-in · luggage · standby · delay · missed flight · announcement · microphone · uniform · counter · scanner · passport · jetway · seat · upgrade · flight status · overhead · boarding pass

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airline role/location

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Airplane cabin staff member

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service relationship

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Traveler, not operator

traveler · flyer

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