E-boarding pass - Do you really need the paper boarding pass for Spirit Airlines?
Flying Delta I was able to scan my boarding pass from my phone. Is this possible with Spirit?
Why do I need to print the boarding pass for Spirit? I'm checking-in using my phone, do I still need to look for printer, or can I simply scan the PDF?
This should really align with Spirit wanting to be green, remember when buying ticket they were offering me to pay extra for bio-degradable cups and napkins, so not printing extra paper seems green ...
Best Answer
Delta has an app specifically designed for producing a machine readable boarding code, Spirit does not. Delta has programmed most of its scanners to read that app code, but not all. There are still airports where a paper boarding pass is issued by Delta.
Spirit obviously hasn't upgraded its systems to use machine readable app codes. And so will continue to use paper ones until they do that. They may well be working on it, but it takes time & money.
As for scanning the pdf barcode off your phone, that is determined by the abilities of scanning machine at the airport gate. Not all scanners can successfully read barcodes off phone displays. The same issue occurs using electronic coupons at grocery stores, sometimes the clerk has to manually enter the code number because the laser can't read the phone display. So can you imagine how long it would take to board an aircraft if the gate agents had to manually enter everyone's barcode from their phone ... hence paper boarding passes speed things up.
Pictures about "E-boarding pass - Do you really need the paper boarding pass for Spirit Airlines?"
Does Spirit require a paper boarding pass?
Boarding NotesOnce you arrive at the airport, Spirit actually charges you to print a boarding pass. It will cost you $2 to print your boarding pass at one of its kiosks, or a somewhat ridiculous $10 if you need to have an agent print your boarding pass for you!Do you need a printed boarding pass if you have it on your phone?
Yes, your mobile boarding pass can be used to proceed through security checkpoint to board your flight. Simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.Do I need a paper boarding pass or can I use my phone?
Generally, all you need to do is to show your boarding pass to airline and airport staff when asked by opening up whichever app you have it stored in on your smartphone. Depending on your airline, your boarding pass may even display automatically on your smartphone's screen when you arrive at the airport.Do electronic boarding passes need printing?
You wil not need to supply pages of printed e-ticket at the airport. All you will need to do is hand your passport to the ground agent at the check in or bag drop desk, and s/he will be able to call up your booking and then print a boarding pass.How to Save Time at the Airport (Boarding Pass \u0026 Gate Tips)
More answers regarding e-boarding pass - Do you really need the paper boarding pass for Spirit Airlines?
Answer 2
Spirit is doing it for a reason. They could care less about being green. If you are travelling or at home and don't have access to a printer, that means $10 for them for each ticket sold. In a year that amounts to millions.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Andrea Piacquadio, Ketut Subiyanto, Ketut Subiyanto, Monstera