Is it safe to share booking reference?

In general, there is no good reason to provide anyone with your booking code or confirmation number (or whatever your airline calls it). The only purpose of this code is to check-in, rebook, cancel, or otherwise mess with your flight, and nobody besides you should be doing any of those things.



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It shouldn't be shared publicly. As you note, the booking reference plus the passenger's name generally lets you make changes to bookings.

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“Many airlines use only the data on the boarding pass, specifically the confirmation code and last name to allow full access to your online account. These can be abused to access your personal data that is stored by the airline.”

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Originally Answered: can someone else cancel my flight? Not unless you share a few important details with them, such as your name, confirmation code, and some basic verification questions. That's why it's a good idea to safeguard your details.

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CBP will keep PNR data secure and confidential, consistent with applicable U.S. law. Careful safeguards, including appropriate data security and access controls, will ensure that the PNR data is not used or accessed improperly.

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The primary function of confirmation emails is to reassure the customer that their booking has been accepted, so it's essential to focus on that. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to take advantage of the fact you have your customer's attention.

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Airlines websites — all airlines also provide information on their flight status. You can check the status of your flight by going to your airline website and entering the details of your flights, and you will know in a second if your flight is on-time, delayed or cancelled.

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Although every airline has a different policy, many airlines will allow you to cancel flight tickets within 24 hours and give you a refund, even if you've bought a non-refundable airline ticket. If you've bought an airline ticket and want to cancel it on the same day, you can do so easily via 'Manage my booking'.

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Information Needed Much like when you buy your own ticket, you will need specific information for the person who is going to fly. That includes date of birth, their full name (as it appears on a driver's license or other official ID), You also must know the person's country of residence.

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Currently, the tickets are non-transferable, hence, name changes on a confirmed reservation are not permissible. You will need to cancel your ticket and book a new ticket with the new passenger's name. Cancellation charges, if any, will be applicable accordingly.

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