PNR
airline distribution
Passenger Name Record
A 6-character alphanumeric record in a Computer Reservation System (CRS) or Global Distribution System (GDS) that contains the complete itinerary, passenger details, contact information, and ticketing status for a traveler or group.
Real-World: When booking a flight from London to Tokyo on Sabre or Amadeus, a unique booking reference like 'W9K7ZQ' is generated. The passenger uses this PNR on the airline website to verify their reservation.
- Mandatory components include Name, Itinerary, Contact, Received-From, and Ticketing Time Limit (PRINT rule).
- A PNR holds live airline seat inventory before and after financial ticket issuance.
- Accepted worldwide by embassies and consulates as proof of flight itinerary for visa processing.