Is the PNR code personal?
A PNR (Passenger Name Record) code is a personal code used to identify and manage a booking. Here is some information on whether the PNR code is personal and how it is used:
Personal Information:
- Passenger-Specific: The PNR code is generated specifically for a particular passenger’s flight booking. Therefore, each PNR code belongs to a specific person and booking.
- Booking Identifier: The PNR code is used to identify and manage your booking, and information relating to this code should only be accessible to you and authorised personnel.
Privacy:
- Personal Data: The PNR code is personal information, and sharing it may result in others accessing your booking details. Therefore, it is recommended that you only share your PNR code with people you trust and authorised personnel.
- Security: Avoid sharing your PNR code with others. They could misuse this code to make changes to your booking or view your details.
Booking Management:
- Access: You can check, amend or cancel your booking using the PNR code. You can also use the PNR code when contacting the airline’s website or customer services.
- Online Transactions: You can view and manage your flight details by entering your PNR code on the airline’s website or mobile app.
Bookings for Others:
- Accessing Tickets: If you have purchased a ticket on behalf of another person, you can access their booking using their PNR code; however, the PNR code is specific to that person’s booking only.
- Authorised Access: Authorised parties (such as travel agents) can access booking details using the PNR code, but this access is generally limited to information relating to the booking holder.
Summary
The PNR code is personal and is used to identify a specific booking. This code provides access to the booking holder’s personal details and booking information. For security reasons, it is important that you only share the PNR code with authorised individuals. You can use this code to manage your own booking and check flight details.
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