To confirm your Passenger Name Record (PNR) status in 2026, the most reliable method is to use the official website or mobile app of the airline or railway you are traveling with. For flights, navigate to the "Manage Booking" or "My Trips" section and enter your 6-character alphanumeric PNR code and your last name; the system will show if your status is "Confirmed" (HK/Confirmed). For Indian Railways (IRCTC), you enter your 10-digit PNR on the IRCTC portal or apps like MakeMyTrip to see codes like CNF (Confirmed), RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation), or WL (Waitlisted). You can also confirm via SMS services (e.g., texting your PNR to 139 for Indian rail) or by checking the final reservation chart at the station. Confirming your PNR is vital to ensure that a booking hasn't been "waitlisted" or cancelled due to payment issues or schedule changes.