A boarding pass is a document that allows a passenger to board an aircraft. It is usually issued after web check-in, kiosk check-in or counter check-in.
A boarding pass can be available as a soft copy, such as on a mobile phone, or as a physical printed copy.
Who Issues a Boarding Pass?
A boarding pass is issued by the airline operating your flight, usually after you complete check-in online, at a kiosk or at the airport check-in counter.
You can learn more about airlines operating in India in our Airlines in India guide.
Why Is a Boarding Pass Important for Travellers?
A boarding pass is an important document for air travellers. It may be scanned or checked before security screening and is also checked or scanned at the boarding gate before boarding the aircraft.
Without a valid boarding pass, a passenger generally cannot proceed to board the flight.
A boarding pass can contain important travel information such as:
- PNR
- Flight Number
- Gate Number
- Seat Number
- Boarding Time
- Departure Time
- Terminal Information
- Departure and arrival airport information
Below is an example of a boarding pass for reference.
Example
The boarding pass above shows how important travel information is presented together, including the PNR, flight number, airport codes, terminal, gate, seat and boarding time.
AirportSaathi Tip: Keep your boarding pass accessible until you have completed your journey, whether you are carrying a digital or printed copy.
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