Add a pass to Apple Wallet Open the app, email, message, notification, or other communication that contains your pass. Tap Add to Apple Wallet. Note: If you don't see Add to Apple Wallet, contact the merchant or company that issued it to make sure they support passes in the Wallet app.

In 2026, your digital boarding pass is housed in the Apple Wallet app. To add it, you typically start in your airline's app (like Delta, United, or British Airways) after checking in. Look for the button that says "Add to Apple Wallet" (identifiable by the black wallet icon). Once tapped, the pass is stored locally on your iPhone and automatically synced to your Apple Watch. A high-value feature of the 2026 iOS is the Live Activities support; once your pass is added, your gate number, boarding time, and any delays will appear in real-time on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island without you needing to unlock your phone. To access the pass at the gate, you can simply double-click the side button (on Face ID models) or the home button (on Touch ID models) to bring up your Wallet, ensuring a frictionless boarding process even if you have no internet connection at the airport.