Booking reference

How it is used

Needed to manage a booking online, check in, choose seats or contact the airline. It is also called a booking code, confirmation number, reservation code or PNR (passenger name record). Staff often ask passengers to spell it letter by letter.

Example sentences

1. Could you give me your booking reference and your surname, please?

2. Your booking reference is at the top of the confirmation email.

Common collocations

• booking reference number
• enter your booking reference
• quote your booking reference
• PNR

Related terms

• booking confirmationA message or document, usually an email, that proves your booking has been made and shows its details and reference number.
• e-ticketA ticket stored in the airline's or transport company's computer system instead of on paper; the confirmation and ticket number arrive by email.
• online check-inChecking in for a flight on the airline's website or app before you reach the airport; it usually opens a day or two before departure.
• bookTo arrange and usually pay in advance for a ticket, seat, room or service so that it is kept for you.

More terms: Booking & Tickets

• flight
• airline
• ticket
• round-trip ticket
• one-way ticket
• direct flight
• fare
• itinerary
• economy class
• upgrade