Pass words

Julie Delahaye takes a look at the codes on boarding passes and what they could mean for you

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When you get your boarding pass for a flight, most people will just check the basic details such as their destination, seat number and name.

However, boarding passes have heaps of codes on them, and they can give you plenty of further clues as to whether you'll be slowed down at security, or have a chance for a cheeky upgrade when you get to the gate.

In fact, there's one code that most frequent flyers will keep an eye out for so they can maximise their chance of getting the best seats on the plane.

Of course some codes can vary depending on your airline, but generally there are a few common ones you'll likely see - here we take a look at those below, including one code that you hopefully won't see on your next holiday.

PNR: the "Passenger Name Reference" is a six-number code unique to you, and identifies you to the airport and airline.