What does prefix mean on passenger locator form?

The prefix on the passenger locator form is the two-letter code used by the airline to represent the airline on the flight and the airline’s booking class. This code is typically found on the airline’s website, although it may also be included on boarding passes or on the seat map.

What does the prefix on a passenger ticket mean?

The prefix on a passenger ticket is the airline code used to identify the airline. If a passenger is traveling on an airline operated by a foreign airline, the airline code will be the same as the airline carrier. For example, if you are traveling on United airlines the airline code will be UA. If you are traveling on a foreign airline that uses the same regional airline carrier as United, but is not part of the United Airlines group, the airline carrier code will still be UA.

What does prefix mean on a passenger ticket?

If you are using a travel ticket to board domestic flights, the airline may prefix the passenger's last name on the boarding passes issued for the flight. If the airline is planning to issue boarding passes on the day of the flight, they may choose to issue boarding passes without prefixes.

What does the prefix on my passenger ticket mean?

The prefix is the airline code that was used to book your flight. If you purchased your flight from a travel agent or through Airfarewatchdog, the airline code may be different than the one on the airline website you booked your flight through.

What do the first few letters of a passenger's name mean on a passenger ticket?

It depends on the airline. If the airline itself is the issuer of the boarding pass, the airline prefix will be printed on the boarding pass (or at least the airline’s website will say so). If the airline is a carrier (or a subsidiary of a carrier) and the boarding pass is issued on the airline of the airline that’s transporting the passenger, the carrier prefix will be printed on the boarding pass.