Beginner Guide
How to Read Your Flight Ticket — Every Field Decoded
Updated June 25, 2026 | 4 min read
Your flight ticket has a LOT of cryptic codes and numbers. Here's what every field means — so you never feel confused at the airport again.
Key Fields on Your Ticket
| Field | What It Means |
|---|
| PNR | 6-character booking reference — your golden code for everything |
| E-ticket Number | 13-digit unique ticket ID — starts with airline code (098 = Air India) |
| Flight Number | e.g., 6E 2345 = IndiGo flight 2345 |
| Class | Y = Economy, J = Business, S/L/Q = discount economy buckets |
| Status | OK/Confirmed, RQ/Requested, WL/Waitlisted |
| Baggage | Your checked baggage allowance — 15K = 15 kg, 25K = 25 kg |
Fare Breakdown
- 💰 Base fare: The actual flight price
- 🏛️ YQ/YR: Fuel surcharge
- 📋 PSF: Passenger Service Fee (airport charge)
- 🛡️ UDF: User Development Fee (airport maintenance)
- 🎟️ CUTE: Common Use Terminal Equipment charge
- 📊 GST: 5% on domestic, 12% on business class