Why does an airline include "seamen" in its list of special requests?
I was trying to book my ticket on-line with PIA when under the special request section I saw the request for a "seaman". What would be your best guess as to what this service entails?
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Sailors who are travelling for duty travel often travel with a seaman's log book instead of their passport. This means that at check-in, they must often produce valid credentials including the name of their ship and its itinerary. Otherwise they cannot be accepted on board a flight. Most airlines give very privileged treatment to passengers with this SSR, but the code also stands as a warning to check in staff to verify the log book and ship manifest which SEMN are obliged to carry.
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What is special service request in airline?
A Special Service Request (SSR) is a message sent directly to suppliers to communicate traveler preferences, special services needed by a traveler, or of a procedural requirement necessary of the carrier. SSRs are supported for Air Bookings and Rail Bookings.What do the letter codes mean on airline tickets?
Airline tickets have a single letter code listed as class or status that tells the airline where you're sitting. Among the most common, Y is full-fare economy, T is discounted economy. J is full fare in business class, D is discounted business.What information is included on an airline ticket?
Airline that issued the ticket. Ticket number. Valid date. Origin and destination cities.What does SSSS mean on a boarding pass?
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