How travel Agents do this .....?

Question

can i block airline ticket ( not actually book) without paying and get eticket.?

on all airline ticket booking websites i can book my ticket (only) with credit card ( i cant block)....I have seen travel agents blocking the ticket without paying anything ( they only block ticket not book...and give eticket) how do they do so...?

Answer 1

Most airlines will hold a reservation for you temporarily, up to 24 hours, before paying for it. But you will not be ticketed (or receive an e-ticket) until it is paid for.