Originally Posted by
sbiddle
I've just got a new passport and went to change the details in my account this evening. I noticed the app listed my old passport but showed it as not validated.
When I added my new passport it now scans the page and then reads the NFC chip in the passport and now shows it as verified.
It now says I don't need to get my passport verified before flying if I'm checking in online. If you've checked in online historically you still needed to validate your passport at the kiosk or get staff to manually do this in the lounge or at the gate.
Anybody know how long this feature has existed for?
It was a constant annoyance hearing names called out in the WLG lounge "Mr/Mrs/Ms X can you please come and see us with your passport"
Does this only work with newer passports added to the app since ~2025? I’ve had three (iOS app, with my PP details pre-loaded) international check ins in the last few weeks and every time it says i need to have my passport verified at check in.
Much to the bane of many Wellington frequent fliers, when catching NZ402 to AKL (with international connection), it means a super punishing pre 5am check-in & passport check (even with carry on only). Would be great to abolish this annoying passport check and get another 30mins of sleep.