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Do I need to print my boarding pass if I have it in Apple wallet?

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.



In 2026, you generally do not need to print a physical boarding pass if you have the digital version saved in your Apple Wallet. Nearly all major international and domestic airports are equipped with scanners that can read the QR codes directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch at security checkpoints and boarding gates. The digital pass is considered a legal and valid travel document. However, there are two exceptions: first, some airports in developing regions or smaller regional hubs may still require paper documentation. Second, if your phone battery dies or the screen is severely cracked, the scanners may fail. For peace of mind on long-haul international flights with multiple connections, some travelers still prefer to print a backup copy or take a screenshot of the pass to ensure accessibility even without an active internet connection or in case of technical glitches.

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How do I take a picture of my boarding pass on my iPhone? For Android devices, press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time. For iOS devices, press the sleep button at the top and the home button at the same time.

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Add a boarding pass with a screenshot
  1. Open the email, app, or website with your boarding pass.
  2. Find your boarding pass. ...
  3. Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time, for a few seconds. ...
  4. On the “Screenshot saved” notification, tap Add to Google Pay. ...
  5. Tap Save.


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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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If you don't check in, you won't receive a boarding pass that allows you to board the plane, and your seat might be given up to a standby passenger. The check-in process also confirms your traveler details like your passport information and frequent flyer number.

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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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Fortunately, if you click View Barcode or Transfer the ticket to your wallet, my experience is that you can just take a screenshot, message your friend the barcode, and the code works fine.

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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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A mobile pass works just fine. No, you can use the electronic one on your phone instead. You have to some some kind of boarding pass, but it doesn't have to be the printed kind. In the US, you need it to clear security and to board the aircraft.

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In the past, printing was a requirement for mobile boarding passes when there were more than one person on an itinerary. Today you can get all of those passes together digitally when you check-in.

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Add a boarding pass with a screenshot
  1. Open the email, app, or website with your boarding pass.
  2. Find your boarding pass. ...
  3. Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time, for a few seconds. ...
  4. On the “Screenshot saved” notification, tap Add to Google Pay. ...
  5. Tap Save.


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If you check-in online prior to your flight, your boarding pass may be emailed to you for printing at home. You can also request a mobile boarding pass, a link for which will be emailed or texted to you.

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Can you print your boarding pass at the airport if you have checked in online? You can print the boarding pass at the boarding pass/baggage tag kiosk in the airport.

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Yes, as long as it has a QR Code that can be scanned. If you have an iPhone usually there would be an option with the airlines app to add to your Apple Wallet app. Can you use a laptop to print a boarding pass? Yes, you can use a laptop to print a boarding pass, as long as you have access to a printer.

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