Boarding Passes

Boarding Passes

A boarding pass or boarding card is a document that authorizes a passenger to enter the airside portion of an airport and board a particular flight. This document, provided by the airline during online or airport check-in, contains the passenger's identification details, flight number, departure date and time, as well as the assigned seat and class for the flight.

Additionally, a boarding pass may specify any privileges or benefits entitled to the passenger, such as lounge access or priority boarding, which can be presented for eligibility.

With the option of online check-in, passengers can now print or download their boarding passes by themselves. To access secure areas of an airport, a boarding pass must be presented.

To verify the validity of the boarding pass, most airlines and airports have automatic readers installed at the boarding gate or jetway door. This also updates the airline's database to indicate that the passenger has boarded, their seat is taken, and their checked baggage is loaded.