Do I need a physical boarding pass for security?

“There is no need for a boarding pass at this point since the Secure Flight database contains the names and flight details for people ticketed to travel in the next 24 hours,” Lorie Dankers, a TSA spokesperson, said in an email.



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Can you go past airport security without a boarding pass in the US? Yes. You do have to stop by the airline ticket counter and get a gate pass. You have to be accompanying a flying passenger to get one and you will go through security just like if you were flying yourself.

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Do I Need to Print My Boarding Pass? You shouldn't need to print your boarding pass out on paper as all of the needed information is available within the mobile version of the code, the airline's app, and the various emails they've sent you.

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Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed. To board your flight, scan your mobile boarding pass by holding one of the devices listed above with your pass facing the scanner.

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Generally speaking, we like to err on the side of caution and suggest you print out your boarding pass, even if you already checked in online and have a mobile version on your phone.

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You can use your mobile boarding pass at most airports.

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No, it is not mandatory to print out the booking confirmation ! Boarding pass is what you'll get on the check in counter !

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You might show the ticket for your flight if the check-in agent can't find the booking record simply with your ID document. But you'll need to show a boarding pass on your phone to pass security and get on to a plane.

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If no self-service station is available, the regular check-in desk personnel will reprint it for you. Some airlines in some locations allow using mobile boarding pass through their smartphone app, if this is the case for your airline and airport - then you don't even need to reprint anything at all.

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Yes, you can use screenshot of your boarding pass. All airlines offer the option of a mobile boarding pass as an alternative to printing yours or picking up a paper copy at the airport. In case you lost you phone or paper boarding pass it always works in that time.

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Not technically. Your boarding pass is your “ticket” to board the plane, but technically your ticket is generated as an “e-ticket,” or an electronic ticket, when you book your flight. Your boarding pass will be generated upon check-in, either online or at the check-in counter.

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(Example: Airline Confirmation# A1B2C3) You will be able to print a within 24 hours prior to your departure. You can also typically print from airport kiosks at the airport when you arrive on your travel day. Some airlines may charge a fee for this service, but most typically do not.

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The e-ticket receipt often looks similar to an old-style paper ticket but doesn't need to be presented at the check-in counter on the day of your flight (although we suggest you have it with you, just in case as it serves as proof that your ticket was issued).

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Can I use my air travel e-ticket from my phone without printing a hard copy? Sure, you can! Just make sure you have your ticket information on hand, usually stored in an app or on a phone. It makes the check-in process a lot easier, and you won't be fumbling around with paper tickets.

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If you check in at the airport, you may print your boarding pass from a self-service kiosk near check-in, or an airline representative can print one for you at the check-in counter. If you lose your pre-printed boarding pass or misplace the link, you can reprint your boarding pass when you get to the airport.

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If you can't tap your phone at the ticket reader:
  1. Open the Google Wallet app .
  2. Scroll up to find your ticket. Tickets for upcoming events may show in the “Important” section of Wallet.
  3. Tap the ticket.
  4. Show the barcode or QR code on your phone so the attendant can scan it.


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Add a ticket to Google Wallet
  1. You can buy your ticket through any of the following: The app or website of a participating airline or venue. A ticket broker app or website.
  2. After you check out, tap Add to Google Wallet. Add. If you don't have the Google Wallet app installed, you're prompted to download it.


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In some cases, you'll have to print out your eTicket to show to the staff at check-in (along with, of course, your passport and visa, if required). You may not need to show these to anyone if you check in with a self-service check-in kiosk. You'll also be able to check in online if that makes it easier for you.

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Although not every airline worldwide is subject to IATA's rules, the vast majority are, and paper tickets are now virtually obsolete.

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While each airport will have its own procedures, security generally opens two to three hours before the first departure of the day, and remains open until the last passenger has gone through.

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