Apple Passbook Boarding Pass: A Complete User Guide

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The Apple Passbook boarding pass is a convenient feature that allows you to store your boarding passes digitally on your iPhone. This eliminates the need to print or carry physical boarding passes.

To access your Apple Passbook boarding pass, open the Passbook app on your iPhone and tap on the boarding pass icon. The boarding pass will display your flight information, including the airline, flight number, departure and arrival times, and seat number.

Having your boarding pass on your iPhone also allows you to check in for your flight, receive gate change notifications, and access your boarding pass even when you don't have an internet connection.

Getting Started

To use your Apple Passbook boarding pass, you'll need to open it on your iPhone. This is the first step to accessing your travel documents.

You may need to authenticate your pass by tapping your default payment card to see your other cards. Then, tap your boarding pass, ticket, or other pass to access it.

To present your pass, scan or tap your iPhone at the contactless reader, or show it to the attendant.

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iPhone Basics

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Getting started with your iPhone is a breeze, and I'm here to walk you through the basics.

To use your iPhone, you'll need to open your pass, whether it's a boarding pass, ticket, or other pass. Simply tap on it to authenticate.

If you have multiple payment cards, you might need to tap your default payment card to see your other cards. This is a quick and easy step.

To scan or tap your iPhone at the contactless reader, or present it to the attendant, make sure you've authenticated your pass first.

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Open your pass
  2. Authenticate if needed
  3. Scan or tap your iPhone at the contactless reader, or present it to the attendant

How to Use

To use your boarding pass on your iPhone, you can open it from the Wallet app. If you have multiple cards, tap your default payment card to see all of your cards and passes. To authenticate, you may need to tap your iPhone at the contactless reader, or present it to the attendant.

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You can also use your Apple Watch to scan or tap your boarding pass at the contactless reader, or present it to the attendant. If you're using Express Mode, you might be able to use it with some passes and tickets in the Wallet app.

To use your boarding pass in Apple Wallet, you'll need to open the Wallet app and tap on your boarding pass. If you only see one card, tap on it to see all of your cards and passes. Then, present your iPhone to the contactless reader or attendant.

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Adding a Boarding Pass

Adding a Boarding Pass to Apple Wallet is a breeze, and you can do it in two different ways.

First, you can add a boarding pass through an airline app. Make sure you've downloaded or updated the airline app, such as the United Airlines app, and logged in to your account.

To add a boarding pass through an airline app, follow these steps:

  1. Open the airline app.
  2. Tap Boarding Pass.
  3. Tap Add to Apple Wallet.
  4. Tap Add.

If there's no option to add your boarding pass to Apple Wallet, don't worry! Just contact the airline that issued your boarding pass to check if they support boarding passes in the Wallet app.

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Alternatively, you can add a boarding pass through email. If you've checked in online and clicked on the box telling the airline to email your boarding pass to you, your boarding pass should already be added to Apple Wallet.

If you're using a different email address, follow these steps:

  1. On your iPhone, go to your email account.
  2. Locate and click on your check in email.
  3. At the bottom of the email, open the attachment.
  4. Tap Add to Apple Wallet.
  5. Tap Add.

Managing Boarding Passes

To use a boarding pass in Apple Wallet, you'll need to open the Wallet app and tap on your boarding pass to present it to the contactless reader or attendant.

You can find the Wallet app by tapping on the icon on your iPhone or by double-pressing the side button. If you have an older iPhone with a Home button, double-press that instead.

To remove a boarding pass from Apple Wallet, simply open the Wallet app, tap on your boarding pass, and then tap the More icon. From there, you can tap Remove Pass to confirm.

It's a good idea to save each boarding pass individually for flight check-in and delete old passes to avoid confusion.

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Watch Use

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To use your boarding pass on your Apple Watch, simply open it. You can do this by scanning or tapping the display at the contactless reader, or presenting it to the attendant.

You might be able to use Express Mode with some passes and tickets in the Wallet app. This can save you some time and hassle.

To access your pass, you may need to unlock your device first. This is a small extra step, but it's worth it to ensure your pass is ready to go.

If you're not sure whether your pass is compatible with Express Mode, you can always check the Wallet app to see if it's an option.

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Adding via Email

If you've checked in online, make sure you click on the box telling the airline to email your boarding pass to you. This will help your boarding pass get added to Apple Wallet automatically if you're using your Apple email address.

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To add a boarding pass to Apple Wallet via email, you'll need to locate the check-in email in your email account on your iPhone. This is usually a straightforward process, and you can find the email by searching through your inbox.

Once you've located the email, open the attachment at the bottom of the email. This is where the magic happens, and you'll be able to add your boarding pass to Apple Wallet with just a few taps.

Tap "Add to Apple Wallet" in the attachment, and then tap "Add" to confirm. This will add your boarding pass to Apple Wallet, making it easily accessible on your iPhone.

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How to Remove

To remove a boarding pass from Apple Wallet, you'll need to open the Wallet app on your iPhone.

Tap on your boarding pass to access the details, then tap the More icon with three dots. From there, tap Remove Pass to confirm the deletion.

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If you have multiple passes stored in your Wallet app, make sure to tap on the pass you want to remove first, as this will prevent accidental deletion of other passes.

To confirm the removal, tap Remove on the next screen. This will delete the boarding pass from your Wallet app, freeing up space and keeping your digital wallet organized.

Here are the step-by-step instructions for removing a boarding pass from Apple Wallet:

  1. Open the Wallet app.
  2. Tap your boarding pass.
  3. Tap the More icon with three dots.
  4. Tap Remove Pass.
  5. Confirm by tapping Remove.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Apple passbook work?

Apple Passbook automatically displays passes on your device based on location and time, and you can use them to check in, redeem rewards, and more by tapping your device near an NFC reader or scanning a barcode. Simply add passes to your Wallet app and let Passbook do the rest.

How do I get my boarding pass for Apple Pay?

To add your boarding pass to Apple Wallet, open the app or email containing your pass and tap "Add to Apple Wallet". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Is Passbook the same as Apple Wallet?

Yes, Passbook is an older name for Apple Wallet, which was renamed in iOS 9. Apple Wallet is the current name for this digital wallet service.

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