By: Somdatta Saha
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Your boarding pass can expose personal data, travel details and loyalty accounts. A single post could put your entire trip at risk.
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Barcodes carry booking references, loyalty details and even partial payment data. Hackers can decode them in seconds.
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Cybercriminals can hijack loyalty accounts and drain frequent flyer points. Rewards saved over years could vanish instantly.
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Booking data gives hackers the power to cancel or alter flights. Seats, upgrades and schedules may be reassigned without your consent.
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Tickets may include passport numbers, date of birth and contact details, creating a serious risk of identity theft.
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Posts with location tags or travel dates build a digital trail that criminals can exploit while you are away.
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QR codes and screenshots contain the same sensitive data as paper tickets. The only benefit is easy deletion after travel.
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Travellers worldwide have lost loyalty points or had bookings hijacked after sharing ticket photos online.
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High-resolution cameras, barcode scanners and AI-powered tools allow criminals to decode boarding passes instantly.
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Share lounge snaps, coffee shots or luggage photos instead. Shred paper passes, store tickets in apps and enable two-factor authentication.
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