Mobile Boarding Passes are coming

[Darren Wheeler]

There's going to be a few changes with the way BP's are handled at the gate - VS will no longer tear off the stub.

Interesting. I always thought, possible wrongly, that the main part was kept at the gate in case there was a discrepancy with numbers on board and a physical count of passengers and cards could be done to tally up.

[mitchja]

I wonder if VS will sign up to Apple's new Passbook system? Delta, AA & United have. SPG hotels also have too.

There's going to be a few changes with the way BP's are handled at the gate - VS will no longer tear off the stub.

Interesting. I always thought, possible wrongly, that the main part was kept at the gate in case there was a discrepancy with numbers on board and a physical count of passengers and cards could be done to tally up.

I'd guess now with the introduction of mobile phone passes that they're just going to have to rely on the tally the system makes when they're all scanned in - no point in keeping the BP's if some are using a mobile one as a count wouldn't include those anyway!

Initially You can only use it for one boarding pass not for multiple passes so if travelling in a group each person would have to have their own

It's just an option, people can use it, or just keep with a paper boarding pass. Mobile boarding passes have been used here in the US for a while now, and have saved me missing a flight before when I have been stuck in traffic and been able to check in on my iPhone and go straight to security without having to go and print off a paper copy. I'm glad VS are doing it. More choice is always good.

I have used BAs mobile boarding pass a few times now and I like it as my phone is in my pocket at all times its so easy to get to and not have to fumble around with paperwork. As for duty free all they are interested in is the flight number so no issues to worry about with them. I find it easier when abroad as well as its very easy to find a wi-fi connection or computer but not so easy to find a printer to print boarding card off.

I'm all for progress and anything that removes the need to carry suitcase full of paperwork around on holiday, can only be a good thing in my books.
I think though, that a lot of people will still opt to have a paper boarding pass, just reading the various posts regarding online check in, the consensus seems to be that people use the online check in, but still have their tickets printed at the airport ?|

Tickets or boarding passes? as they should have printed off there E-Tickets?

I'm all for progress and anything that removes the need to carry suitcase full of paperwork around on holiday, can only be a good thing in my books.
I think though, that a lot of people will still opt to have a paper boarding pass, just reading the various posts regarding online check in, the consensus seems to be that people use the online check in, but still have their tickets printed at the airport ?|

Tickets or boarding passes? as they should have printed off there E-Tickets?

Boarding Passes are now Apple Passbook compatible.

From Gizmodo: http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/12/virgin-atlantics-become-the-first-uk-airline-to-get-in-bed-with-apple/ Haven't seen any update to the virgin app though.

Appears that your ticket is added via email according to http://www.businesstraveller.com/news/virgin-adds-apple-passbook-functionality

From Gizmodo: http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/12/virgin-atlantics-become-the-first-uk-airline-to-get-in-bed-with-apple/ Haven't seen any update to the virgin app though.

It works when you choose the mobile boarding pass option when checking in online. Currently available from Gatwick and Manchester - Heathrow and other airports coming soon as far as I know.

Cheers for the update. That would make more sense, although having the ticket as well in passbook would be great

first person to develop a sneaky little programme to automatically upgrade you will be rich !!!

When flying out of the USA, how do the [ever effective] TSA write on your mobile boarding pass to say they have checked the ID against the pass?

Probably with a permanent felt-tip pen :0

[Darren Wheeler]

When flying out of the USA, how do the [ever effective] TSA write on your mobile boarding pass to say they have checked the ID against the pass?

Probably with a permanent felt-tip pen :0

Rusty nail

Is an app going to be available for the Passbook app (iPhone, iPod touch)

[mitchja]

Is an app going to be available for the Passbook app (iPhone, iPod touch)

You don't need an app to use Passbook, VS will send you a Passbook file via email which you just open via the iOS mail app.

Greg on Facebook has said that this isn't available for USA-UK flights, only outbound from the UK.

Does anyone know why? I think BA enable this for both outbound and return?

Does anyone know why? I think BA enable this for both outbound and return?

True, but they don't use the passbook app so could be limitations within that app.

I used a pair of Lufthansa BP's through passbook back in October and it worked very well. Stays on your lock screen so all you have to do is pull your phone out and unlock it.

Having just checked in for tomorrows VS001, only SEQ8 poor show I know, I selected the Passbook option but was told that this page cannot be found or is not available but the mobile boarding pass option is available.

Has anyone been able to use the Passbook App with VS?

Yes I used one yesterday on VS15. Worked very well.

I too got the page not found message but it emailed me the pass anyways. Have you checked your email?

Yes I used one yesterday on VS15. Worked very well.

I too got the page not found message but it emailed me the pass anyways. Have you checked your email?

I have just received the email and "hey presto" there was an option to add it to Passbook, easy as that.

I'm glad to hear it worked well for you yesterday

When flying out of the USA, how do the [ever effective] TSA write on your mobile boarding pass to say they have checked the ID against the pass?

Probably with a permanent felt-tip pen :0

Rusty nail

Both a permanent felt tip pen and a rusty nail would be far sharper than your average TSA employee

I've checked in online, but want my boarding pass on my mobile. Assuming I can't do that?