Do I need to print out my plane ticket?

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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It's okay not to have a printed copy of your e-ticket when boarding. Most people have these on their phone and they mainly board by just scanning the barcode. Best to avoid killing any more trees and just go the digital way.

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You can also choose to have a link to your boarding pass emailed to your mobile device. Just display your boarding pass barcode on the screen of your device at the security checkpoint and when boarding your flight, and you're on your way. Check-in is available starting 24 hours before your scheduled departure.

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If you received your physical boarding pass at a kiosk or check-in desk, you will not be able to use a screenshot of the paper pass to get through TSA or the gate. You can always get another pass printed if you lost the original. How common is it to miss a flight even after getting the boarding pass?

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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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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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Is my boarding pass my ticket? 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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Boarding passes are always required to board a flight. Often, airlines accept either paper or electronic boarding passes (on phone or tablet).

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Generally, a passenger with an electronic ticket will only need a boarding pass. If a passenger has a paper airline ticket, that ticket (or flight coupon) may be required to be attached to the boarding pass for the passenger to board the aircraft.

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Identification
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
  • Permanent resident card.


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The vast majority of airline boarding passes now contain barcodes or QR codes. “And on these barcodes, there's a lot of information that hackers can use,” says Jardin. Along with personal identification and contact details, the code will typically contain your reservation number and frequent flier number.

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TUI flights When you get to the airport, you can either show your mobile boarding passes, or a printout of the PDF. That said, mobile boarding passes aren't available on all routes – if they're not available, you'll need to print the PDF.

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Meanwhile, a paper ticket won't tell you when your flight is canceled. Plus, a poorly printed boarding pass can render your ticket useless at the gate. Hoeller points out that printing a paper ticket and neatly folding it into your passport is much easier than juggling between your personal items and phone.

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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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E-tickets are typically printed at home, though many venues will permit you to show your e-tickets in your AXS app to enter your event. Unlike e-tickets, AXS Mobile ID tickets are digital and can only be used with the AXS app and cannot be printed.

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You can share some passes and tickets in the Wallet app with other iPhone or Apple Watch users.
  1. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
  2. Tap the pass or ticket that you want to share.
  3. Tap the More button. , then tap Pass Details. ...
  4. Tap the Share icon .


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For a short-haul flight where you are only taking hand luggage, checking in online saves a lot of time and is therefore much better than checking in at the airport. If, on the other hand, you have to check in bulky luggage, it is better to use the classic check-in at the airport for security reasons.

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