ticket agent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ticket agent
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Karen Villano, a ticket agent for a major airline, says the minimum clearance is 2 feet.
From Seattle Times
When I showed up on crutches for my flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, Argentina, a ticket agent asked me for a “fit to fly” note from my doctor.
From Washington Post
Shreds of guilt clung to many airport workers — to the ticket agent who checked in Mohamed Atta, to the flight attendant who called in sick.
From New York Times
The two were targeted by the European Commission in November 2018 on concerns that their contract terms could prevent airlines and travel agents from changing to rival ticket agents.
From Reuters
The militia stereotype is so entrenched, Rapolla said, that airline ticket agents have refused to believe him when he gives them a heads-up that he’s on a domestic terrorism watch list.
From Seattle Times
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