thanks for the replies guys. i have another question. might sound stupid, but its been awhile since i last traveled. in 2004 to be exact. our agent who is also a family friend sent us our itinerary along with the receipt (it also says our seats that are reserved). she hasn't sent the actual tickets. i keep reminding my parents since they are the ones paying (not me, thank god haha) to call our agent to ask since out departure date is like a month away but they say the receipt is the ticket. my question is can you check with just that receipt? i must have been living under a rock. im just so confused.