What is passenger number on ticket?

PNR, PNR number, or PNR code is an electronic detail consisting of numbers and letters given after booking a flight. PNR is the abbreviation of “Passenger Name Record” and it is also used as a booking number on the sectoral basis.



The "passenger number" on a ticket can refer to two different things depending on the airline's system: either the sequence number or the Frequent Flyer Number. On a boarding pass, you will often see a "SEQ" number (e.g., SEQ 024); this indicates the order in which you checked in for that specific flight. Passenger 001 was the first to check in. This number is used by gate agents to manage standby lists and boarding priorities. However, if the "passenger number" is a long, permanent alphanumeric string, it is likely your Record Locator (PNR) or your unique Frequent Flyer ID. In the context of "Secure Flight" data for 2026, your ticket may also list a "Known Traveler Number" (KTN) if you have TSA PreCheck. It is a peer-to-peer security essential to never share a photo of your boarding pass online, as the barcodes and passenger numbers contain sensitive data that can be used to access your full itinerary, home address, and payment details through the airline's "Manage Booking" portal.

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Your unique identifier. The six-digit alphanumeric code that appears on your boarding pass is your PNR, or Passenger Name Reference—also known as your record locator, reservation code, or booking code.

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Regardless of the type, tickets contain the following information:
  1. The passenger's name.
  2. The issuing airline.
  3. A ticket number, including the airline's three-digit code at the start of the number.
  4. The cities between which the ticket is valid for travel.
  5. Flight for which the ticket is valid (unless the ticket is open)


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Go to your respective airline's website. Select the Edit/Manage Booking option. Enter your PNR or Booking Reference number and email or last name. Hit the “Get Itinerary” button.

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You can find your e-Ticket number on your ticket, usually next to or below your name (passenger name). It is labeled as the “Ticket Number” or “TKT”.

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You will receive your e-ticket in PDF form or stored in an online ticketing system. A ticket number is a 13-digit number. The first three numbers identify the airline which issued your ticket.

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3 Answers. The eTicket number (which is exactly the same as a paper ticket number) is your actual travel document's identifier. The ticket number is determined by the airline that tickets your trip (not the travel agent) and is used to track finances through the various airline reporting agencies.

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A booking reference number is different from an e-Ticket number. A booking reference number is usually labeled as a 'PNR number', otherwise known as a 'Passenger Name Record'. It consists of both numbers and letters. You can have several booking numbers if there are separate bookings or stopovers.

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Yes. You can show your E-Ticket directly to the driver on your smartphone or device when boarding. This is the quickest and easiest way.

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You can't add someone to your ticket - you'll have to just purchase a new ticket for that person at the going rate of the day. You won't be on the same itinerary, but you should be able to link them as traveling with you - or your travel agent can or airline rep. Is it difficult to find a luxury travel agent?

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