Mobile Boarding Pass Screen Capture (2024)

Many airlines now offer mobile boarding passes which enable you to check in using your phone - the challenge is whether you can invoke the relevant screen on your device as you're about to board the plane.

Mobile Boarding Pass Screen Capture (1)Essentially the sequence of events is that once you check in online you can opt to send your boarding pass to your mobile device, which means getting an email link you open on it. On an iphone you see a screen like the one here, in this case far a United Airlines flight.

With airport cellular reception spotty and wifi connectivity pricey it can be a gamble relying on your phone to get you onto the plane, since the boarding pass is essentially a unique web page with your barcode on it.

The solution is to take a screenshot on your phone and have it stored ready for when you board. To take a screenshot on an iphone you get your mobile pass onscreen then press the sleep button at the top and the home button at the same time, you'll find your screenshot in the images folder. Other phones have similar ways to capture what you're seeing onscreen.

I've done this for several flights recently on an iphone and can confirm it works. If you've got multiple flights saving them in sequence, making sure you capture all your gate details etc which might require two snapshots top to bottom) makes life simpler.

Now all you have to do is nurse your phone battery so it doesn't die on you while you're waiting to board!

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Mobile Boarding Pass Screen Capture (2024)

FAQs

Is a screenshot of a boarding pass good enough? ›

Whether you opt for a printed or mobile boarding pass, there's one very important tip you should follow: always take a picture (or screenshot) of your boarding pass (but remember to never share it on social media).

Can you use a screenshot of a mobile boarding pass? ›

Can I use a screenshot of my mobile boarding pass? You can use a screenshot of your mobile boarding pass; just make sure that you screenshot the entire boarding pass (QR code, seat assignment, etc.)

Can I screenshot my e boarding pass? ›

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.

Can I use a screenshot of my boarding pass in Southwest? ›

Re: Getting a printable boarding pass FROM A COMPUTER

You can also view the mobile boarding pass, take a screenshot, or save it to your photos folder by clicking on the camera icon in the upper right hand corner.

Is mobile boarding pass acceptable? ›

You can use your mobile boarding pass at most airports. Before you leave, check to see if your departure or connecting airports accept mobile boarding passes: Does my airport accept mobile boarding passes? Find your airport, then look under 'Airport details' to see if mobile boarding passes are available.

What data does a boarding pass capture? ›

The codes on the boarding pass contain all flight-related data, such as booking code, passenger name, date, flight number, class of travel and more. Therefore, it is important not to simply throw away or leave your boarding pass after the flight.

Will a screenshot of a mobile ticket work? ›

Can I use a screenshot of my ticket to enter an event? No. Your mobile ticket includes leading-edge technology with fraud protection, so you won't be able to use screenshots or print-outs.

Can you scan mobile boarding pass? ›

Save time and stress – add your boarding pass to your smartphone's app before you are at the gate! If you're flying without checked baggage, go straight to the boarding gate and present your mobile boarding pass ready to scan when you board.

Can you go through TSA with a mobile boarding pass? ›

A mobile boarding pass is an electronic document on a personal mobile device that allows you to go through security and board your flight.

Will a screenshot of an eTicket work? ›

When you get to the station, open our app and go to 'My Tickets' or if you've added the eTicket to your phone's mobile wallet open that instead. Then, scan the eTicket QR code above the reader to open the ticket gate. Screenshots of eTickets can't be used to travel.

Is a screenshot of e-ticket valid? ›

The RDG later confirmed that screenshots of tickets may be accepted as valid tickets if the barcode can be validated by an inspector using a scanner, but it said this is not recommended as it increases the chances of the ticket becoming obscured and unreadable.

Can I use a PDF boarding pass on my phone? ›

You can download and store your boarding pass onto your mobile phone and use it in the same way as the paper version.

Can I take a picture of my boarding pass with my phone? ›

Make sure you never photograph your boarding pass. A lot of people will post photos of themselves with their boarding pass as a way to show off their activities.

Will a screenshot of a QR code work at the airport? ›

Yes, a screenshot of your QR code boarding pass is typically sufficient for airport security and boarding as long as the QR code is clear and unobstructed. It's a good practice to increase your screen brightness when having it scanned.

How to take a screenshot of a boarding pass? ›

But should isn't always good enough when you get up to the TSA desk and the airport's wifi is flaking out. Always take a screenshot. Screenshotting everything is an indispensable travel hack. (On iPhone, hold down the power and home buttons at the same time; on Android, it's usually the power and volume-down buttons.)

Is it OK to post a picture of boarding pass? ›

When you're picking vacation photos to post on social media, there are some you should leave out: any shots of your boarding pass. Outside their primary function at the airport, the documents might seem like nothing more than travel scrapbook fodder, but they can reveal a lot more than flyers may think.

Is it OK to have soft copy of boarding pass? ›

View/download/print boarding pass

Once downloaded, we recommend you to carry a printed or soft copy of the same before reaching the airport.

Do I need a physical boarding pass? ›

No, there is no need to print your boarding pass after web check-in. You have the option to download your boarding pass on your smartphone and present it at the airport security checkpoint and boarding gate.

Do I need boarding pass on paper? ›

If you do not have your boarding pass, you won't be getting past security and on to the plane. No matter what airline your fly you will need your boarding pass. However you don't have to print it, you could have it saved to your phone so your phone is scanned when boarding (but I always keep a paper copy just in case).

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