A flight reservation that appears to be authentic but isn't paid for or confirmed is known as a dummy flight ticket » . Usually, it is made for particular objectives, like: Applications for Visas: A dummy ticket can be used as proof of travel for certain visa procedures. In essence, it serves as a placeholder to demonstrate that you have a scheduled itinerary but that you are not required to purchase a ticket until your visa has been granted. Since the ticket has not been bought, a dummy ticket will display the flight information (dates, locations, and times) and possibly even a booking reference number, but it is not connected to a confirmed flight seat. Get a dummy flight ticket » in less then 10 minutes at just INR 800/$10.