Can I use my record locator to find my ticket number?

The record locator will not be sufficient, you'll need to look up the ticket number. The 13-digit ticket number is printed on your ticket and provided in the booking confirmation email, depending on where you booked your flight. If you don't have your ticket number, you can get it by calling AAdvantage at 800-433-7300.



Yes, your record locator (the 6-digit alphanumeric code like "ABCDEF") is the master key to finding your 13-digit ticket number. In 2026, you can simply go to the airline's website or app, enter your record locator and last name under "Manage Trip," and view your e-ticket receipt. The ticket number is usually listed near the payment or fare summary section. This is a "high-value" skill because while the record locator is just a "digital folder," the ticket number is the actual proof of payment required for "interline" baggage transfers or requesting a refund. If the airline's automated system doesn't show it, calling the reservation center with your record locator allows the agent to pull up the "VCR" (Virtual Coupon Record), which contains the ticket number. For 2026 travelers, always save a PDF of your "e-ticket customer copy" as it's the only place the two numbers are always linked.

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The ticket number can be found on your: Confirmation email from when you bought your ticket – look in the 'Receipt' section. Credit card statement – the reference number is next to the amount charged. Receipt from Airport / City Ticket Office – at the bottom in the middle of the ticket.

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When do I get the PNR number? For the most part, air travelers who book their flight online receive the booking code directly after completing the booking on the website. Otherwise, the booking code can always be found on the e-ticket, in the booking confirmation, and on the invoice.

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How To Find My Flight Number? You can locate your flight number on your flight ticket, boarding pass or booking confirmation. You can also contact your airline via the customer service hotline or help desk. Information desks available at airports can help you as well.

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If you want to know everything about your flight, just log in to PNR Status of the airlines and details would be in front of your screen. PNR Status enquiry is the best way of gathering the confirmation about your flight. So when you fly with any Airlines, you should check the airline PNR Status before flying.

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

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Can I download my flight ticket with PNR? Yes, once you complete your booking, you can download flight ticket from PNR.

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A ticket number is issued for each customer at the time of purchase. It is one of the authentication codes used to identify the ticket and determine if you are the ticketed passenger when checking in and boarding, making changes that result in a different fare amount, or obtaining a refund.

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A PNR is the internal record of the booking, while a ticket (or more commonly, e-ticket) is the document that confirms a traveler's seat on the flight. In this sense, a ticket seals the contract between the airline and passenger.

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Booking reference 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. Our booking reference is a six digit alphanumeric combination.

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No, you can make a booking without your passport details. Your passport number may, however, be needed at the time of online check-in.

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All PNRs must be depersonalized six months after the trip and deleted in five years. In the US, PNR data obtained from commercial carriers is stored in the Automated Targeting System. Just as in the EU, PNRs are depersonalized after six months.

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In the US, PNR data obtained from commercial carriers is stored in the Automated Targeting System. Just as in the EU, PNRs are depersonalized after six months. In five years, records are moved to a dormant database where they remain available for another ten years — for security purposes only.

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A flight itinerary is a detailed schedule of flights, usually including departure and arrival times, airlines, flight numbers, and layover information. It does not guarantee you a seat on the plane and cannot be used to board the aircraft.

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