Online checking doesn't provide a boarding pass
Apr 27, 2016, 5:30 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: QR Plat, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, HH Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 147
Online checking doesn't provide a boarding pass
About 2 weeks ago, QR's online checking stopped producing a usable boarding pass.
The PDF I now receive, reads as follows:
"Online check-in confirmation
You have successfully checked in your flight. This is not a boarding pass."
The PDF I now receive, reads as follows:
"Online check-in confirmation
You have successfully checked in your flight. This is not a boarding pass."
Apr 27, 2016, 11:57 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: QR Platinum, WY Gold, Shangri-la Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,151
I always seem to get this from DEL. I don't know if it's airport dependent or perhaps an indication of a very full flight (as DEL is often packed).
Apr 29, 2016, 6:28 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Lichfield
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 290
Yesterday I did OLCI for QR16 LHR-DOH and got the same PDF/message as the OP. This has never happened to me before. The J cabin was 100% full, so I figure this is the reason for the non-issuance of the BP perhaps?
Interestingly my connecting flight DOH-DAC, a PDF BP was generated. I am due to board in 90 minutes, but I noted whilst selecting my seat at OLCI, J class is pretty empty.
Interestingly my connecting flight DOH-DAC, a PDF BP was generated. I am due to board in 90 minutes, but I noted whilst selecting my seat at OLCI, J class is pretty empty.
Apr 29, 2016, 10:09 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: DXB
Programs: QR Privilege Club Platinum, EK Skywards Gold, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 141
I think it's because Indian airports do not allow online boarding passes. In fact even to get into the airport you need a print out of the eticket receipt - having it on your mobile isn't good enough. You then collect your boarding pass at check-in. It's a pain I know.
Apr 30, 2016, 7:42 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: QR Platinum, WY Gold, Shangri-la Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,151
I've had email boarding passes from Mumbai (BA international), Delhi (9W domestic), Bengalore (9W domestic), Chennai (6E domestic) and various others. Just not QR from Delhi!
Also at some airports mobile ticket or pass is now accepted (last time I left Mumbai there was a notice on the wall by the doors saying mobile ticket is allowed for entering airport) - but you're right that it's inconsistent and I expect every airport and airport employee has their own interpretation of the rules!
I agree - air travel in India is generally painful (or at best mildly frustrating!)
