Flight secrets: why your boarding pass could be dangerous

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Boarding passes hold much more personal information that you might think. If this data falls into the wrong hands, it could spell trouble. GCHQ certified trainer Lisa Forte explained to


technology media company DIGIT how the barcode on the passes can be used to unveil the information. By scanning the barcode you can find your full name, date of birth, flight number, source


and destination airport, seat number and a six-digit PNR (Passenger Name Record) locator code, also known as a booking reference number. READ MORE: RYANAIR FLIGHTS: RYANAIR HAND LUGGAGE


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