How will I receive my boarding pass when my itinerary involves several airlines?
So I am flying from SBA-SFO on United and then SFO to SAL on Avianca. Both flights were booked via United and obviously I will check in with United at SBA. My question is how exactly will I get the boarding pass for the Avianca leg of the trip? Will the United agents at SBA be able to print it directly or will I have to wait until I get to SFO to get the boarding pass from the Avianca desk? Does this affect how my baggage is checked through also or will it be checked through to SAL in SBA?
Best Answer
First, this isn't something you should worry about. Where you get you boarding passes really doesn't matter.
Since you are ticketed through UA, including the AV flights, and your first flight is operated by UA, you should expect to get both the UA and AV Boarding Pass at SBA. You should also be able to check-in online and use a mobile boarding pass.
If anything happens, just speak to the Agent for the SAL flight and they will reprint one. You will not have to leave the terminal or pass through the TSA queue again at SFO.
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How do I get my boarding pass for connecting flights?
You'll probably get all boarding passes at once when you check in for your first flight, whether you check in online, on your smartphone, or at the airport. For some international itineraries though, the airline will direct you to get your second boarding pass on your layover.Is your itinerary your boarding pass?
Is a flight itinerary the same thing as a ticket? The itinerary can be a proposed route or a confirmation of your travel plans, but you'll still need to check-in and get a ticket to board the plane.Where do passengers get their boarding passes?
Paper boarding passes are issued either by agents at a check-in counter, self-service kiosks, or by airline web check-in site. BCBP can be printed at the airport by an ATB (Automated Ticket & Boarding Pass) printer or a direct thermal printer, or by a personal inkjet or laser printer.How do I get my boarding pass?
Get your check-in baggage scanned, hold on to whatever you may need for the flight and on landing. You can now go to your airline's check-in counter and collect your boarding pass. You can also get your boarding pass at an electronic kiosk nearby.How to Get Your Boarding Pass at the Airport
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