We’ve previously introduced the “SEISHIN SPIRIT” flight booking service several times on this blog. While it’s an excellent service for finding cheap flights, it also has some unique “characteristics,” such as the difficulty in finding the official website and the confusing booking confirmation process.
This time, we bring you the latest experience report using SEISHIN SPIRIT. In particular, we’ll provide a detailed report on the “airport name character corruption issue” that occurred during booking and how it actually affected our travel. Can you really board a flight with a corrupted booking confirmation? We’ll answer this question through firsthand experience.
Airport Name Bug Discovered During Booking
In late February 2025, I planned a trip to the Middle East and booked flights through SEISHIN SPIRIT. The destination was a round trip from Sharjah, UAE to Shiraz, Iran.
The booking process itself was completed smoothly, but when the booking confirmation arrived, I noticed something was clearly wrong with the airport names.
– Sharjah → “シャガ” (corrupted characters)
– Shiraz → “に栓を” (completely nonsensical text)
This appears to be either character corruption due to system glitches or machine translation errors from English. Perhaps “Sharjah” pronunciation was forcibly rendered as the corrupted characters? Even so, “Shiraz” becoming complete nonsense can only be described as a mystery.
The booking management screen showed the same notation, indicating this was a system-wide issue. To be honest, I was somewhat concerned at this point. Could I really board with a booking confirmation showing incorrect airport names? Particularly, I wanted to avoid problems in Iran, a country known for strict immigration control.
Outbound Journey: Boarding Experience at Sharjah (or Rather, the Corrupted Version)
First, let me report on the outbound journey. Sharjah International Airport in the UAE has been rapidly developing in recent years and is particularly popular as a transit point for Middle Eastern and Indian destinations.
Check-in at Sharjah Airport was surprisingly smooth. When I presented my passport at the counter, boarding passes were issued without any questions. I didn’t even need to show the booking confirmation with the corrupted airport name notation.
Sharjah International Airport. This is the exterior as photography inside the airport was prohibited.
The airport itself was modern and well-equipped, with security checks and departure procedures completed smoothly. I was able to board the Iran-bound flight without any issues. At this point, I was beginning to feel relieved, thinking “maybe the character corruption issue was just unnecessary worry.”
Return Journey: Tense Departure Procedures with Corrupted Text
However, the real trial came on the return journey. Shiraz Airport in Iran doesn’t have as many international flights as Sharjah, and the facilities are relatively compact. More importantly, Iran’s departure procedures are known to be very strict.
Long queues for security before check-in. Time was of the essence, but…
Upon arriving at the airport, there were long queues as expected. The departure screening seemed to take considerable time, and I felt anxious about having less time until boarding than expected.
After queuing for about 30 minutes and completing baggage inspection, I proceeded to the check-in counter. When I presented my passport and booking information, boarding passes were issued without any problems. Since I wasn’t asked to show the booking confirmation at this point, I felt somewhat relieved.
However, the situation changed at the next departure screening. The Iranian departure officer requested presentation of “round-trip flight booking confirmations” in addition to passport and boarding pass. I felt a moment of tension. Would it be okay to show a booking confirmation with the nonsensical airport name notation?
However, I couldn’t hesitate at this point, so I decided to present the booking confirmation I had prepared on my smartphone. The officer looked through the documents and checked something on the computer. While it took some time, they eventually stamped my passport and returned it. I passed through without any particular questions – it was surprisingly straightforward.
E-tickets Have Accurate English Notation
While I was ultimately able to board without problems, I made an important discovery through this experience. Actually, what I noticed at Shiraz International Airport was that while SEISHIN SPIRIT’s booking confirmation has bugs in its local language display, the IATA standard format E-ticket (electronic ticket) issued upon booking completion uses English notation with airport names correctly listed.
If you’re ever asked for booking confirmation during departure screening, presenting this E-ticket might be more reliable. Actually, for this trip, I saved and brought both documents just in case, which turned out to be the right decision.
Summary: You Can Fly Even with Corrupted Text (But It’s Better to Be Prepared)
What I can conclude from this experience is that even if airport names are corrupted in SEISHIN SPIRIT’s booking confirmations, it basically doesn’t affect the validity of the booking or the tickets themselves. Since accurate information is registered in airline systems, check-in and boarding proceeded without problems.
However, especially in countries with strict immigration control, it’s important to be prepared to present accurate documents. Specifically:
1. Save not only SEISHIN SPIRIT’s booking confirmation but also the English-language E-ticket
2. Keep the booking number (PNR code) on hand
3. Arrive at the airport with plenty of time to spare
With such preparation, even if you encounter mysterious airport name notations, you can enjoy your travels without panic.
Finally, while SEISHIN SPIRIT certainly has unique “characteristics,” its price advantages remain attractive. For those who can accept such minor glitches, it continues to be one of the viable flight booking options.
May your travels be wonderful and free from character corruption!
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