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.
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You can request your API/PNR data from the CBSA. You may only access your own information and that of your children under the age of 18. If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian sign the access request form. There is no fee to access your API/PNR data.
The PNR Record Locator is the reservation number of the trip booked by the travel agency from the GDS system, which is typically different than the airline confirmation code. The airline confirmation number is what is required for the traveler to check-in to their flight.
A PNR (passenger name record) is a unique identifier used by airlines to keep track of a passenger's itinerary, while a booking reference number (also known as a flight confirmation number, e-ticket number, or ticket number) is a unique identifier used by airlines to identify a specific ticket or booking.
Airlines record information for each passenger who books or checks in for a flight, including the date the reservation was made, the passenger's contact details and baggage information. This information is called the passenger name record (PNR).
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.
PNR data may also be shared with government agencies. Within the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) retains PNR data. Each time a traveller books an itinerary, a PNR is created in the carrier's computer reservation system (CRS).
Airlines and ticket agents regularly collect personal information from passengers in the course of business that may not be otherwise publicly available such as name, date of birth, and frequent flyer number. It is important for this information to be collected and maintained responsibly.