Finding Confirmation Numbers for NW-coded CO Flights
 

It really it isn't vital, but over my past few flights, I have had segments on NW-coded flights on CO. The confirmation number on CO is different than the confirmation number on NW. Is there anyway to find the corresponding CO confirmation number for your NW flight so that you can check in? I am a little unfamilar with the CO kiosk, but I know it will allow you to check in with by confirmation number. I know it won't allow you to check in on nwa.com when your first segment is a CO-operated flight, and rather than take the chance of waiting in line at the ticket counter, it would be nice to do it on the kiosk.

1-800-525-0280

Will they tell me?

Absolutely. I have done this several times. Just explain your situation.

You can also call NW. The info is documented in your NW record as well.

I called them, got the confirmation number, and for the hell of it, I went to continental.com and pulled it up. The seat assignments are different - one on nwa.com says one thing and continental.com says another. Isn't that crazy?

No, it's quite common, actually. The carrier who flies the plane has the authoritative seat assignment. Regardless of what NW tells you your seat is, what CO says is correct for CO (and vice versa).

Ah yes, but how long before asking for your PNR will cost $5?