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Is booking reference important?

The booking number is an important code that you receive when you book a flight. This code, also known as a filekey, booking code, or booking reference, is used to identify and track your booking. You can always check your booking number with the airline you booked with.



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A booking reference is a unique code specific to an individual reservation. 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.

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A booking reference is a unique code specific to an individual reservation. 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.

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Anyone with the confirmation number can check her in -- if she has a computer or a smartphone she can do it. If you do, you can email her a pdf of the boarding pass, or if it's easier she can just print one at the airport kiosk -- her boarding position will already be reserved from when you checked her in.

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Your booking reference consists of six characters that can be either letters or numbers from 2 to 9.

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Each travel agent or airline is plugged into these systems and the reference number generated is a unique identifier on this system for your booked itinerary. A key difference to remember is that a booking reference is given for an itinerary; which have multiple travelers. You have one PNR for the entire itinerary.

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Call the airline. They should be able to find your reservation by your name and travel dates. Usually your name and specific flight and date are needed.

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Of course, one of the biggest culprits when it comes to not receiving your flight confirmation email is often the junk email folder. If your email provider doesn't recognize the confirmation address, or flags it as spam, it's going to send it directly to the junk pile.

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After purchasing your ticket online, download the file and print your ticket. Passengers can find their e-ticket files in the email sent to them. For domestic flights, passengers do not have to show their e-tickets at the security checkpoints.

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Confirmation Number. A flight number is not the same as the confirmation number you receive when booking a reservation. A confirmation number is typically an alphanumeric code used to identify your reservation and expedite the check-in process.

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Complaints about travel agents and travel agencies If you are using an online booking service, complain to their customer service department. If your complaint is not resolved, you can contact: The state consumer protection office where you live or where the travel company is located. Your local Better Business Bureau.

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Take advice from friends and business associates who use an agent they trust and always check business profiles on BBB.org. Visit or call several agencies to find the one that best suits your needs. Consider everything from the appearance of the office to the agent's willingness to listen and answer questions.

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