The meaning behind the code printed on airline tickets

Boarding passes contain important information, from whether you may be selected for additional security checks or have to take a later flight due to overbooking.

Most travelers only look at their boarding pass to find out their seat, gate, and the time they need to be at the plane. But there are many other important symbols on that ticket that not everyone understands.

PNR

PNR is a 6-digit code consisting of numbers and letters. Turkish Airlines Pegasus explains that PNR stands for Reservation Reference or an airline's internal identifier for a flight. These characters are generated by the airline's computer system, not by the travel agent. Passengers only see these 6 characters when the airline confirms a successful booking request.

It is used by airline staff to access the system, grasp booking information as well as additional requests from customers such as whether special assistance is needed.

SSSS

Passengers may see SSSS printed on their boarding pass if they are traveling within the United States, which stands for "Secondary Security Screening Selected." If this appears on a boarding pass, it means that the passenger has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security for additional security screening.

The SSSS characters on the plane ticket. Photo: Twitter

Carry-on luggage will be inspected "extremely thoroughly," according to The Points Guy, a popular website specializing in aviation news in the US. Any items inside the bag may be removed and checked both inside and out. The lining inside is also carefully checked. Passengers are also thoroughly checked when going through security screening. "Be prepared for TSA staff to question you about whether you packed your own luggage or what your reason for flying is," The Points Guy writes.

This security check is done randomly from the airline passengers.

See Agent

According to the American travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler, the phrase "See Agent" appearing on the ticket can imply that the passenger has not been assigned a seat on the flight. The passenger needs to talk to the staff at the airport to arrange it. It also means that the passenger is about to fly on a codeshare flight (a flight operated by an airline other than the one that booked the ticket).

The notice also indicates that passengers may need to present documents to immigration officials, such as a tourist visa. If a flight is oversold, the ticket inspector may ask passengers to volunteer to take a later flight.

An airline ticket with the words "See Agent" written on it. Photo: Twitter

S/O

If the flight involves a connection or transit, the boarding pass may contain the S/O code. If the transit point is more than a few hours, the S/O may be replaced by the SPTC code.

SEQ

One of the most interesting codes on a boarding pass is SEQ XXX, which denotes the order in which passengers checked in. Many frequent flyers go to great lengths to achieve the coveted number SEQ 001 (first passenger to check in), says British travel expert Rhys Jones.

The SEQ number is the passenger's check-in order number on the flight. The photo shows the passenger with SEQ 001, the first person to check in. Photo: Twitter

Flight number

The flight number represents the specific flight the passenger will fly, usually appearing as two capital letters and 3-4 numbers. The flight ticket has the symbol VJ453, meaning the passenger will fly on flight number 453 of Vietjet Air.

Airport code

These three-letter codes refer to the passenger's departure and arrival airports. HAN refers to Noi Bai Airport and SNG refers to Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Number of seats

Seat or seat number refers to the passenger's seat, usually represented by a combination of letters and numbers. If the ticket has the character 12A, it means the passenger is sitting in row 12, seat A.

Barcode

Barcodes are usually found on the bottom right of your boarding pass. Airline staff will scan this code to verify your information. This barcode, commonly known as the BCBP, is scanned at various points in the airport, including the boarding gate, and is used to speed up the boarding process for passengers.

According to vnexpress.net

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