Reference Guide
PNR Status Codes Explained
Every GDS PNR segment carries a two-letter status code — HK, HL, HX, and more. Here's what each one actually means, in plain English.
These codes largely follow shared industry conventions used across GDS platforms, though a handful of codes are specific to certain systems (noted below). If you're not certain what a code means in your own PNR, paste it into the free converter and the parser will label each segment's status for you automatically.
HK
Holds Confirmed
The segment is confirmed. This is the status you want to see on every segment before ticketing.
HL
On Request, Waitlisted
The segment is waitlisted — requested but not yet confirmed by the airline.
HN
Have Need / Requested
A request has been sent to the airline and confirmation is pending.
HX
Have Cancelled
The segment has been cancelled, either by the agent or automatically.
KK
Confirming
Confirmation has been received from the airline for a previously requested segment.
KL
Confirmed From Waitlist
A previously waitlisted segment has cleared and is now confirmed.
NN
Need — Confirmation Pending
A new request has been submitted; the airline has not yet responded.
NO
No Action Taken
The request was received but no action has been taken on it yet.
PN
Pending
The segment is pending review or action, commonly seen on group or complex bookings.
RR
Reconfirmed
The passenger has reconfirmed the segment directly with the airline, where required.
SS
Sold / Segment Confirmed
A direct sell has been confirmed — commonly seen in Sabre PNR displays.
UC
Unable, Have Cancelled
The airline was unable to accommodate the request and the segment has been cancelled.
UN
Unable to Confirm
The airline has rejected or been unable to confirm the requested segment.
US
Unable to Sell
A direct sell attempt was unsuccessful — the segment was not confirmed.
WK
Waitlist Cleared
A waitlisted segment has cleared and moved to confirmed status.
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