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The Magic of Ilulissat Greenland: Photo Gallery
By Pamela Roth

The 40 km long Ilulissat ice fjord

A big iceberg in Ilulissat, Greenland.

Eqi glacier

The glacier in the distance with Pamela Roth.

Ice in the harbor, in August, 2014.

A giant iceberg and a small boat

Picnic table near the icefjord.

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The Numbers and Letters on Boarding Passes Explained
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What All Those Numbers on Your Boarding Pass Really Mean
In this episode, we break down the mysterious codes, letters, and numbers printed on every airline boarding pass. Inspired by a deep dive in Condé Nast Traveler, we look at what each part of your pass actually tells the airline about you, your ticket, and your trip.
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• Your six‑digit PNR code
The all‑caps alphanumeric identifier that unlocks your reservation, prints your boarding pass, and connects to your full passenger profile.
• Why the barcode matters
How the magnetic strip on the side of your pass tracks boarding counts and updates the crew in real time.
• Flight codes and airline identifiers
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• The “floating letter” that reveals your fare class
A, F, B, Q, Y — what these letters mean for upgrades, seat priority, and whether you bought the cheapest ticket on the plane.
• Codeshare clues
How “OPERATED BY” tells you when your flight is actually run by a partner airline, even if you booked with a major carrier.
• The dreaded SSSS
Why four capital S’s mean you’ve been selected for secondary security screening, and the behaviors or travel patterns that can trigger it.
• Stopover codes
What S/O and SPTC mean, and why some airlines (like Turkish) still offer generous stopover perks, including free hotel stays.
• Why you shouldn’t toss your boarding pass
How does that little slip of paper contain personal identifiers, meal preferences, and travel data worth protecting?
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The Magic of Ilulissat Greenland: Photo Gallery
By Pamela Roth