UA Experimenting with Different Colored Boarding Passes?
Sep 24, 2018, 7:47 pm
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UA Experimenting with Different Colored Boarding Passes?
I posted in the boarding process thread about how a recent itinerary I had featured a teal-colored boarding pass (both in the app and in Apple Wallet) as opposed to the usual white background in app/navy blue wallet card. Today, I noticed another passenger had an orange colored boarding pass.
I’m wondering if anyone knows what the colors signify or if we can try to crowdsource what colors exist and what they correspond to?
For starters, there’s the teal color I received. I was in group 1 (platinum). There also exists an orange one, but I don’t know what group the passholder was in. It’s also possible that the color hinges on something other than or in combination with the boarding group.
I’m wondering if anyone knows what the colors signify or if we can try to crowdsource what colors exist and what they correspond to?
For starters, there’s the teal color I received. I was in group 1 (platinum). There also exists an orange one, but I don’t know what group the passholder was in. It’s also possible that the color hinges on something other than or in combination with the boarding group.
Sep 24, 2018, 7:49 pm
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I posted in the boarding process thread about how a recent itinerary I had featured a teal-colored boarding pass (both in the app and in Apple Wallet) as opposed to the usual white background in app/navy blue wallet card. Today, I noticed another passenger had an orange colored boarding pass.
I’m wondering if anyone knows what the colors signify or if we can try to crowdsource what colors exist and what they correspond to?
For starters, there’s the teal color I received. I was in group 1 (platinum). There also exists an orange one, but I don’t know what group the passholder was in. It’s also possible that the color hinges on something other than or in combination with the boarding group.
I’m wondering if anyone knows what the colors signify or if we can try to crowdsource what colors exist and what they correspond to?
For starters, there’s the teal color I received. I was in group 1 (platinum). There also exists an orange one, but I don’t know what group the passholder was in. It’s also possible that the color hinges on something other than or in combination with the boarding group.
Sep 24, 2018, 7:54 pm
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Sep 25, 2018, 1:45 am
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Sep 25, 2018, 8:54 am
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Where have you found a universal kiosk at PEK that handles UA? I never noticed any of the ones along the entry-nearest wall/barrier (overhanging the arrivals floor) that showed a UA logo.
Sep 25, 2018, 8:57 am
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Sep 25, 2018, 9:10 am
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How many people still use paper BP's?
I suppose that it has value for those who can't count in the single digits.
"Please take a moment to look at your boarding pass.... Unless it is printed in gold, sit down"
I suppose that it has value for those who can't count in the single digits.
"Please take a moment to look at your boarding pass.... Unless it is printed in gold, sit down"
Sep 25, 2018, 10:01 am
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Sep 25, 2018, 10:24 am
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I absolutely use paper BPs. I check in online and print them at the airport. I have twice (in the last year, even) been in airports where the printed boarding passes were invaluable. When something goes crazily wrong, a printed boarding pass is definitely worth it.
Sep 25, 2018, 10:52 am
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Sadly no. As far as I'm aware, United forces people flying basic economy to check in at the airport to ensure the carry-on luggage situation is being abided by and to issue these boarding cards. So no print at home option for basic economy.