Is booking reference private?

Is booking reference private? It shouldn't be shared publicly. As you note, the booking reference plus the passenger's name generally lets you make changes to bookings.

What does a flight ticket number look like?

The ticket number is a 13-digit number that you will find on your passenger receipt as well as on your boarding pass. The ticket number shown on your passenger receipt is often separated by a hyphen.

Are flight records private?

In accordance with the underlying statutory framework (49 USC Chapter 441) and as described in the applicable SORN, the information maintained in the aircraft record is available to the public upon request.

Is all flight information public?

Aside from military and government sensitive flights, flight information collected by the FAA is considered public information because taxpayers pay for air traffic controllers, runways, towers, and other resources utilized by both commercial and private pilots.

Is booking reference the same as confirmation?

A booking reference is a unique code specific to an individual reservation. It is also known as a Record/Booking Locator (or RecLoc), PNR Code, confirmation number or reference number. It can be found on your tickets, booking confirmation or travel documentation.

Is it safe to share booking reference?

In general, there is no good reason to provide anyone with your booking code or confirmation number (or whatever your airline calls it). The only purpose of this code is to check-in, rebook, cancel, or otherwise mess with your flight, and nobody besides you should be doing any of those things.

What does a booking reference number do?

The booking number is an important code that you receive when you book a flight. This code, also known as a filekey, booking code, or booking reference, is used to identify and track your booking.

What can someone do with your flight confirmation number?

“Many airlines use only the data on the boarding pass, specifically the confirmation code and last name to allow full access to your online account. These can be abused to access your personal data that is stored by the airline.”

Why should you to shred your boarding pass after travel?

Hackers can use your boarding pass if you don't destroy it after you use it.

Can someone fly under my name?

Only the person whose name is printed on the ticket can travel on that ticket. If you want someone else to travel on that ticket, you need to get the traveler name changed on the ticket before going for check-in.