That global security update last year put out a whole bunch of services. It could just as easily been the paper versions that wouldn’t scan and the digital were the only ones accepted. Just luck.
However, I can see the benefit for international flights with connections as your phone or device could easily lose power with long haul flying. Still pretty easy fix as most airports have power outlets everywhere for charging. But, if there was a flight delay landing, that would be a rush and extra stress.
How many flights worldwide are there? It seems like an awful waste of paper, for what is effectively a barcode.
Agreed on the waste factor. Alaska airlines started accepting electronic luggage tags that could be programmed by airlines to display the same information that goes on the paper ones. Somehow it doesn’t require a battery, and I’d hope it’s robust enough to handle getting tossed around. Something similar for boarding passes as well would be nice to have. Maybe provided by the airline and returned at your destination.
No rush. Thanks for taking the time.
That global security update last year put out a whole bunch of services. It could just as easily been the paper versions that wouldn’t scan and the digital were the only ones accepted. Just luck.
However, I can see the benefit for international flights with connections as your phone or device could easily lose power with long haul flying. Still pretty easy fix as most airports have power outlets everywhere for charging. But, if there was a flight delay landing, that would be a rush and extra stress.
How many flights worldwide are there? It seems like an awful waste of paper, for what is effectively a barcode.
Agreed on the waste factor. Alaska airlines started accepting electronic luggage tags that could be programmed by airlines to display the same information that goes on the paper ones. Somehow it doesn’t require a battery, and I’d hope it’s robust enough to handle getting tossed around. Something similar for boarding passes as well would be nice to have. Maybe provided by the airline and returned at your destination.