September 5, 2025 at 8:47 am

United Airlines Passenger Saw Something Weird On Her Plane Ticket, But What Does it Mean And Why Is She Freaked Out?

by Ben Auxier

@itsrubytravels at the airport

TikTok/itsrubytravels

There are plenty of things to stress about when preparing for a flight.

But for many of you, this video from TikTok user @itsrubytravels will unlock a new one.

You’re welcome?

@itsrubytravels at the airport

TikTok/itsrubytravels

“Every traveller’s worst nightmare…” reads the caption.

@itsrubytravels at the airport

TikTok/itsrubytravels

But what does she look so shocked about?

@itsrubytravels at the airport

TikTok/itsrubytravels

At the top of her ticket, we see four letters (er, one letter?) – SSSS

@itsrubytravels

not the 4 letters no traveller wants to see on their boarding pass 🫣✈️ #ssss #airportsecurity #airportlife #travel #traveltiktok #usa #travelusa #tsa #travelproblems #itsrubytravels

♬ Oh No – Kreepa

But what does it MEAN?

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Perhaps we’re still just renaming stuff.

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Others had been there, though.

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But the reality is…

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Oh, that’s right.

We’re still in nightmare world.

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