Originally Posted by
willyt25
Just a thought, but I know when you reprint a paper boarding pass it adds an "R" to the record. I wonder if the QR code changes as well to add this notice the the boarding pass was regenerated?
I don't think so. I've reprinted paper boarding passes, and the mobile QR code did not change. In my case, the gate changed twice, and somehow the QR code changed. So it may be related to the gate change.
Originally Posted by
jeffandnicole
I take screen shots all the time for sporting events - I'm not risking trying to log in or get on the internet when there's thousands of other people doing the same. I log on a few days ahead of time, take screen shots of the QR/bar codes, and send them to whoever I'm going to the game with as a double backup.
All you have to do is look at the code and you can see it changed. It's pretty obvious.
Exactly. It boggles the mind to not have a screenshot back up, for expensive events where it is critical to have the info on hand.
Originally Posted by
ursine1
On Android, the Southwest app now saves the mobile BP to Google Pay. But I always still take a screenshot for backup. I wonder if the saved BP would have updated automatically when the change occurred?
It's pretty easy to compare two QR codes to see if they are identical or not.
I wonder about that too. Same thing with Apple Wallet - does the QR code update from the airline or not?
Originally Posted by
PAX62
I take screen shots all the time...that is digital backup 101. There are a zillion reasons...email does not connect, Apple Wallet closes too soon, sync issues with opening App...the glitches always seem to happen right when you need it most where you can easily recall a saved screenshot and keep it open on your device to scan.
Heck, I even had one flight where we were delayed significantly but the "system" did not update so the app presumed everyone boarded. Once we actually boarded anyone that was trying to use the mobile app no longer could recall the boarding pass and had to go to the counter to get a paper boarding pass as everyone else was walking on. It was a cluster...meanwhile my screenshot saved in photos scanned me right in.
Exactly. I've seen the WN app bog down, error out, and the boarding passes disappear after the boarding time is over. It takes very little effort to have a screenshot and have it for quick presentation when needed. It never occurred to me that one would not have a photo back up of this critical information.