boarding pass

noun

US
: a special piece of paper that one must have in order to be allowed to get onto an airplane
Please present your boarding pass to the flight attendant.

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Inside, the roomy main compartment features a zippered pocket for valuables alongside an additional flat pocket for quick-grab items like keys, chapstick, or a boarding pass, keeping your belongings organized, safe, and within reach at all times. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026 Credential Authentication Technology machines were introduced at TSA checkpoints in 2022, allowing passengers to go through security with only their photo ID and not their boarding pass as well. AFAR Media, 5 May 2026 Your Alaskan Airlines boarding pass even comes with a complimentary wine tasting with your boarding pass at participating Idaho wineries, the airline said. Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026 Card members can present their card along with their boarding pass to access the lounge. Ella Gonzales april 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boarding pass

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“Boarding pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boarding%20pass. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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