What can people do with your boarding pass?

Hackers may be able to use the information on a boarding pass – such as your rewards account and confirmation numbers – to access your account. Third parties can also remove information via the bar codes on a boarding pass, Tarighat said.



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Specifically, the barcode on a boarding pass can pull up data like a frequent flier number, contact information, or other identification details. The information contained is “going to vary barcode by barcode, airline by airline,” says privacy researcher Bill Fitzgerald.

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TSA rules say the name on the boarding pass must exactly match the passenger's government-issued ID presented at the security checkpoint. When booking, “use the form of your name that is on the photo ID that you will show at the airport,” the Department of Transportation advises.

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The ticket is the commercial part of the flight (you buy a ticket and intend to go on a fixed flight). The boarding pass is the document you get right with your checkin at the airport (or online), and allows you to embark the plane. You must show the boarding pass at the gate when boarding.

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This is another situation where a paper boarding pass might come in handy — paper boarding passes typically provide more information than digital ones, including your e-ticket number and booking code (PNR). Mobile boarding passes store that information inside the QR code, which you can't access without a 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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10 Things Not to Do When Boarding a Plane:
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  2. Don't take off your coat standing in the aisle. ...
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  5. Don't be impatient getting on the plane, yes people have to put their bags in the overhead bin.


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If it's a pdf of mobile boarding pass, then yes, you will be able to use it. If they refused to accept it, you can always run back to the luggage check in or kiosk to get a physical one printed. Why shouldn't you print your boarding pass?

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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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I prefer paper boarding passes because it's easier and has fewer hassles, says Sue Fogwell, a former flight attendant with 22 years of experience. I don't always like to rely on my iPhone. On too many occasions, my battery is running dangerously low, or the gate is in a dead zone and I lose my signal.

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Do I need to print my boarding pass if I have a QR code? 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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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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