How to get an itinerary from a record locator
If I have a record locator (PNR?) the 6-character code that passengers get, how can I get the details of the corresponding itinerary? Is there some (possibly paid) service on the web that can do this?
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It is quite easy to look up information about a reservation if you have the PNR (a.k.a. record locator, booking reference, confirmation code, reservation number, etc.) or ticket number plus the name of the passenger. Most major airlines provide an online form where you can do this, e.g. ANA, Icelandair, Air Canada. The only catch is that you must use a locator which the airline's system understands, which you may not be in possession of if you booked, for example, through a partner airline.
Depending on where the ticket was booked, it may also be possible to look up the information from a GDS or travel agent website. Expedia lets you look up an itinerary with the itinerary number and the email address associated with the reservation. For Travelport there is ViewTrip, which lets you do a look up with a last name.
For Sabre there is Virtually There and for Amadeus there is CheckMyTrip, but those require setting up a separate account and I have not used either in over a decade.
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What is itinerary record locator?
An airline's reservation system automatically generates a unique record locator whenever a customer makes a reservation or booking, commonly known in the industry as an itinerary. When an itinerary is entered into the reservation system it is commonly known as a passenger name record (PNR).Is a record locator the same as a flight number?
Airline locator numbers go by many names (confirmation numbers, reservation numbers, booking codes, and record locator numbers, to name a few). Whatever they're called, a locator number is simply the numbers issued by an airline to easily identify each reservation.How can I get my flight ticket Without confirmation number?
If you have lost the confirmation number for your flight and do not have a confirmation number, you can confirm your flight by calling the airline reservations department directly. The representative will locate your reservation using your name and departure city and date.Is PNR same as record locator?
What is a booking reference or PNR? A booking reference, also referred to as a PNR or Record Locator, is the airline's internal identifier for your flight booking within their computer system. It is generated by the airline's computer system, not by the travel agent or GDS.How to Plan Your Trip with Google My Maps | 3 Tips to Plan Your Travel Itinerary
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I sure hope there would not be any, and, as "the bad guys" presumably already would know,for reference:
https://www.pcmag.com/news/350685/luggage-tag-code-unlocks-flights-flyer-miles-your-identity
I believe that exposing possible issues, [i.e. in this case big thanks to pcmag] and me just trying to help to spread out the messgae, may speed up to get fixes done, and, to repeat, the bad guys already presumably know.
So, there is nothing you can do about the tags attached to your luggage between the luggage drop and the arrival belt, but, better remove them after the belt [ BUT KEEP ALSO THE LUGAGGE TAGS AVAILABLE until you are out of the airport, since you may need them when passing the customs and/or exiting the airport, as in some places, even on domestic flights, they cross-check your luggage tag and the "copy" you have to avoid luggage thefts. Also, consider where you throw away your "boarding passes" or other documents where traceable information is included. It is not only about your itinerary, but you might risk also more personal information revealed!
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