Mobile boarding passes
Aug 14, 2015 | 3:01 pm
#16
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I use them in Europe the whole time - the Easyjet app is particularly good. In the US i have mixed experiences - it all seems rather manual and random.
Aug 15, 2015 | 1:35 am
#17
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@lhrsfo the easyJet app is latest generation app which shows up on the home screen without logging in. This makes it very easy to use. Electronic BPs mean not fiddling around with bits of paper and finding a printer when away from home. Makes life much easier
Aug 15, 2015 | 6:20 am
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Aug 15, 2015 | 10:20 am
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Aug 15, 2015 | 10:57 am
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Aug 15, 2015 | 11:17 am
#22
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Paper is good but I don't always have access to a printer or want to stop by the ticket counter kiosk to get a BP.
Aug 15, 2015 | 1:54 pm
#23
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I totally understand the convenience of mobile BP's. I use them to keep up with any gate changes or delays.
However, having been burned several times over the years, and dealing with United's poor IRROPs recovery the last few years, I like the redundancy of paper.
Aug 16, 2015 | 6:19 am
#24
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I've had mobile BP's disappear from Passbook.
I totally understand the convenience of mobile BP's. I use them to keep up with any gate changes or delays.
However, having been burned several times over the years, and dealing with United's poor IRROPs recovery the last few years, I like the redundancy of paper.
I totally understand the convenience of mobile BP's. I use them to keep up with any gate changes or delays.
However, having been burned several times over the years, and dealing with United's poor IRROPs recovery the last few years, I like the redundancy of paper.
Also using my Smartphone (Android) in the US can involve horrendous Data charges using the Apps. I always avoid turning the thing on until I'm in the airport Stateside and switch to a PAYGO Sim. Rather take my trusty Mac and search for a printer.
Aug 16, 2015 | 12:19 pm
#25
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For this exact reason, when travelling outside my home country, I just make it a point to get to the airport the extra 15-20 mins early I need to find an agent or kiosk who can print my BP. Usually I need to see one anyway for a doc check or something.