When do I get the PNR number? For the most part, air travelers who book their flight online receive the booking code directly after completing the booking on the website. Otherwise, the booking code can always be found on the e-ticket, in the booking confirmation, and on the invoice.
Is my boarding pass my ticket? Not technically. Your boarding pass is your “ticket” to board the plane, but technically your ticket is generated as an “e-ticket,” or an electronic ticket, when you book your flight. Your boarding pass will be generated upon check-in, either online or at the check-in counter.
The IATA airline code, consisting of two letters, is used to identify a particular airline. This code is followed by the flight number, which can be one to four digits long. For Example: Air India Airline code is AI and flight number is 126 (flight AI126).
The difference between an electronic ticket and a boarding pass. Simply put, the difference between an electronic ticket and a boarding pass is that the electronic ticket is a confirmation that you have completed your purchase, and boarding pass is a document that allows you to board on the plane.
A PNR is the internal record of the booking, while a ticket (or more commonly, e-ticket) is the document that confirms a traveler's seat on the flight. In this sense, a ticket seals the contract between the airline and passenger.
For a short-haul flight where you are only taking hand luggage, checking in online saves a lot of time and is therefore much better than checking in at the airport. If, on the other hand, you have to check in bulky luggage, it is better to use the classic check-in at the airport for security reasons.
Every airline uses a specific system to ascribe letters and numbers to every flight. The letter component of the flight number is fairly straightforward: They represent the carrier.
A PNR code is unique to your journey. While the flight number will remain the same if you book the same combination of airlines and places, the PNR number will change every time you book a fresh ticket. It can be used to manage your booking, retrieve a digital copy of your ticket, cancel your ticket, and more.
Save the boarding pass to your device for easy access at security and when you board. Make sure the entire barcode is visible on the screen when you show it at security.