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).
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Overview. U.S. International Air Passenger and Freight data is confidential for a period of 6 months, after which it can be released.
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.
This Secured Flight Passenger Data (SFPD) is required in a PNR prior to issuing a ticket. To protect privacy, the Secure Flight program collects the minimum amount of personal information, such as full name, date of birth, and gender, necessary to conduct effective matching.
They are typically not running warrant checks on everyone that comes through the airport. Still, there are numerous security guidelines and regulations that must be followed. If you break the rules, you could get in trouble with the police, and they will probably find out about your warrants.
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.
Both recorders are installed in the most crash survivable part of the aircraft, usually the tail section. Each recorder is equipped with an Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB) to assist in locating in the event of an overwater accident.
Such recorders are fitted with locator beacons. These broadcast their location for up to 30 days, even when submerged as deep as 6,000 meters (20,000 ft) underwater, which increases their chance of being found.
So, yes, the flight attendants know which seats in business (or first) class are supposed to be empty, and if someone is found in one, they'll be asked to move... (and if you're on a US-based carrier, it might be a little stronger than just a request!)