How do I get my boarding verification document from Southwest?


How do I get my boarding verification document from Southwest? Although a boarding pass is not required for the infant, you will need a Boarding Verification Document, which can be printed at the airport on the day of travel at a kiosk or the ticket counter.


How do you receive a boarding pass?

When will I get my boarding pass? Boarding passes are provided at check-in, either online (online check-in is usually available 24 hours prior to the flight) or in person at a kiosk or at the check-in counter.


Where do I get my boarding card?

You will get your boarding pass from the airline, either online or at the airport.


How do I get my boarding pass without a printer?

If you need some assistance, agents can generate passes at the check-in counter as well as the departure gate. For fans of digital passes, it's also possible to pull up a mobile boarding pass via an airline's app or an emailed PDF.


What documents do I need to print to fly?

Travel documents for a trip
  • Driver's license, passport, and travel visa. These documents are required for most forms of travel. ...
  • Copies of all identification documents for travel. ...
  • Travel itinerary details. ...
  • Travel insurance plan details.


How do I get my BVD boarding verification document?

You can obtain the Boarding Verification Document from the Southwest Airlines ticket counter on the day of travel. A copy of the child's birth certificate is required so that the Customer Service Agent can verify your child's age and complete the BVD.


Do I need a paper copy of my boarding pass?

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.


Is a boarding document a boarding pass?

A boarding pass or boarding card is a document provided by an airline during airport check-in, giving a passenger permission to enter the restricted area of an airport (also known as the airside portion of the airport) and to board the airplane for a particular flight.


What is a boarding verification document?

Boarding Verification Document The boarding verification pass and age confirmation show the airline that you haven't cheated them into letting a child older than two fly for free. The information is also used for the passenger manifest so all travelers can be accounted for.


What documents do I need to fly with Southwest?

In addition to Real ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards, the following documents are also acceptable for flying within the United States:
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  • DHS trusted traveler cards (e.g., Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST)
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  • Permanent resident card.
  • Border crossing card.
  • DHS-designated enhanced driver's license.


Why do I need to print my boarding pass?

No one wants to be the person holding up the boarding process because of technical difficulties. We especially recommend printing boarding passes if you're taking connecting flights, as the longer you're in transit, the more likely your phone battery will run low or die completely.


Can I screenshot my boarding pass?

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?


Do you go straight to security if you check-in online?

What to Do After Online Check-In. Once you receive your electronic boarding pass, you can head straight to security if you're traveling carry-on only. If you're checking a bag, you'll still need to stop by the ticketing area at the airport. Look for special “bag drop” lines that bypass longer check-in lines.


Can I check-in at the airport instead of online?

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.