How do I check-in with my phone at the airport?

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.

Do I need to check in at the airport if I checked in on my phone?

In most cases, you will only need to go to check-in when you have checked-in online if you need to drop off an item of hold baggage. Please ensure that you are aware of the hand baggage requirements for your specific airline before you travel.

How do you get your boarding pass on your phone?

Can I check-in with boarding pass on phone?

The benefit of downloading your boarding passes on the app is there is no need to print anything out. Just open up the boarding pass on your phone and scan it at the boarding gate!

Do I need to print my boarding pass if I checked in online?

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.

Swap Paper for Mobile Boarding Passes

Is it better to print your boarding pass at home or at the airport?

Smart travelers print their boarding pass at the airport. Don't waste precious printer ink at home (and if the ink isn't strong enough, your boarding pass might not scan — when's the last time you refilled your toner cartridge?) and have a back-up on their mobile device.

What happens if I forget to print my boarding pass?

What if I forget to check in online or leave my boarding card at home? If you forget to check in online or forget or lose your boarding pass, you will still be allowed to travel. You will just have to check in as normal or have a new boarding card printed for you at the airport.

How do you get your boarding pass when you check-in with your iPhone?

Can I use my iPhone as a boarding pass?

Use a boarding pass, ticket, or other pass in Apple Wallet

When you add a boarding pass, ticket, or other pass to the Wallet app, you can use it with your iPhone or Apple Watch.

Where do I get my boarding pass if I check-in online?

Boarding passes are provided directly by the airline after checking in for your flight. If the airline you're flying with offers online check-in 24 hours before departure time, you can usually print your boarding passes directly from the website or have them sent directly to your phone!

Is it easier to check-in online or at the airport?

Online check in is especially crucial if you've booked a domestic flight without a seat allocation. It will let you pick your seat to make sure you're not in the very last row. Overall, the whole process gives you a few less things to stress about at the airport, especially these days.

When should I arrive at the airport if I check-in online?

Normally, you will need to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time if you have baggage to check-in for an international flight. If you are not checking bags or flying domestically, you must arrive at the airport at least 60 minutes prior to scheduled departure.

Do I check-in online if I have to check-in a bag?

Yes, you can check in online also when you travel with baggage. If you have baggage to check in, you can leave it at the Bag Drop desk during your flight's check-in period.

Can I go straight to security if I have a digital boarding pass?

If you have checked in and have a printed or mobile boarding pass and are not checking in any hold luggage you can go straight to security and through to the departure lounge.

Can I print boarding pass at airport?

You can print out your boarding pass at the airport. You can do this at one of the check-in desks. For more information about the opening times of the check-in desks, see the check-in section.

Does it cost to print boarding pass at airport?

Airlines Cannot Charge You Extra Money For Printing Boarding Pass.

Is it mandatory to carry hard copy of boarding pass?

Paper passes might be a mandatory

And don't be caught out: even if you can use mobile boarding passes on your outbound journey, sometimes they aren't allowed on your return — and you wouldn't believe how badly informed some airline websites are about that.

What do you need to check in at the airport?

Does TSA require a paper boarding pass?

Have your boarding pass on your mobile device? It's important to remember that the TSA officer cannot accept a printed version of a mobile boarding pass because the technology doesn't recognize it. A mobile boarding pass must be on the phone.

Is a screenshot of my boarding pass OK?

Yes, you can use screenshot of your boarding pass. All airlines offer the option of a mobile boarding pass as an alternative to printing yours or picking up a paper copy at the airport. In case you lost you phone or paper boarding pass it always works in that time.

How do I scan my boarding pass at the airport?

Once you get your boarding pass, just scan the barcode on the screen at airport security checkpoints and at the gate during boarding for American flights.

What happens if you don't check-in online for a flight?

If you don't check in, you won't receive a boarding pass that allows you to board the plane, and your seat might be given up to a standby passenger. The check-in process also confirms your traveler details like your passport information and frequent flyer number.

What are the disadvantages of online check-in?

For example, your gate could change and your flight number/time could also be changed. Also, sometimes the boarding pass you get from online check-in does not include all of the details such as your terminal or gate information.

Do you check-in your bags and then go through TSA?

Upon check in, your checked baggage will be provided to TSA for security screening. Once the screening process has completed, your airline will transport your checked baggage on your respective flight as well as deliver it to the baggage claim area.

What is the difference between checking in online and at the airport?

The biggest benefit of checking in online is bypassing the lines at the airport. You can skip waiting in line to check in, then possibly–if the airline allows it for your flight–skip waiting in a second line to check your luggage, and instead head straight to security.