record locator is the number assigned to one's Reservation in an airline's computer System - CAN be important to know when
there's trouble !
Other definition:
Record locator is the series of letters and numbers provided by the travel company at the time of purchase that uniquely identify your reservation.
Other definition:
record Locator is a combination of letters, numbers, or both forming a unique
code which identifies a passenger's booking.
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