Can someone misuse my PNR number?


Can someone misuse my PNR number? And because we live in a time of codesharing agreements between different airlines, it's possible to use a PNR to log into five or more airline websites—at which point criminals usually carry out an attack with relative ease and gain access to additional personal information or fraudulently obtain flights for free.


What happens if PNR is different?

If your booking is under two different PNR for two diffetent flights both airlines do not know about your other flight. For each airline you are flying only one sector as per their PNR. So the first airline you travel will check in you and your bag only for that flight.


Can someone cancel my ticket with PNR number?

A Passenger Name Record or PNR is an electronic detail allowing passengers to do online check-in for their flights and manage their bookings. Flight ticket cancellation is possible using the PNR number.


Can someone else cancel my flight?

If someone else made the reservation, you have no right if authority to cancel it, unless they used your credit card without your permission to book it. What do I do when an airline cancels my flight? Stand at the Customer Service counter until they come up with a suitable resolution. Don't leave.


Is PNR randomly generated?

The PNR number is generated based on the following information: The first three digits of the PNR number indicate the zone or the railway system that is managing the train. The next seven digits of the PNR number are randomly generated.


Is PNR confidential?

CBP will keep PNR data secure and confidential, consistent with applicable U.S. law. Careful safeguards, including appropriate data security and access controls, will ensure that the PNR data is not used or accessed improperly.


Who has access to PNR?

CBP and DHS officials responsible for identifying illicit travel and preventing and detecting terrorism and certain transnational crimes will have access to PNR data derived from flights to, from, or through the United States.


What does PNR number contain?

It contains the name of the air traveler, the departure time (Tip: How early should you be at the airport?), and usually the gate at which the plane departs.


Is PNR a booking reference?

Yes, in most cases the PNR number is also the booking number. There are slight differences with some airlines, but for the most part, air travelers have everything they need to check in with the PNR number.


Who generates PNR?

Air carriers create PNR data in their reservation systems for each itinerary booked for a passenger. Such PNR data may also be contained in the air carrier departure control systems.


Can two people have same PNR number?

The PNR number may be found in your ticket itself. If more than one ticket is booked at the same time, they will all have the same PNR number. This number corresponds to bookings, not individual passengers.


What are the 5 mandatory elements of a PNR?

PNR Creation ? Always create the basic PNR with the 5 mandatory elements (Name, Itinerary, Contact, TK element, Reference, End Transaction) and wait for the Airline locator. If the Airline PNR is not reflecting contact the Help-Desk.


What information does PNR contain?

Travel status of passenger (including confirmations and check-in status). Ticketing information, including ticket number, one way tickets and Automated Ticket Fare Quote (ATFQ) fields. Baggage information. Seat information, including seat number.


Can you check passenger name in PNR?

PNR stands for Passenger Name Record, it is a unique number by which you can get all details about the individual(s) who is/are gonna travel or travelling.