Online check-in is the new normal in the technology-driven world and many people don’t feel the need to print their boarding pass when they can access it via an airline app. Digital boarding passes have their advantages, but so do paper ones. Here are three reasons why they won’t become a thing of the past just yet.
Technical Issues
Your digital boarding pass will be useless if you run into any technical issues at the airport, such as an empty battery, unstable internet connection, or broken airport scanners. You might have to miss your flight if you run into any of these problems last minute, but a paper boarding pass can give you the sense of security that you need.
More Convenient
We tend to juggle many different things in our hands while at the airport, but your passport is pretty much the only thing you truly need. Neatly fold your paper boarding pass and carry it inside it, instead of taking out your phone every time you reach a new airport scanner.
Making Memories
If you’re an avid collector and enjoy chronicling your travels, paper boarding passes make a much better souvenir than digital ones. You can tape them in your travel journal or start a separate scrapbook filled with boarding passes that remind you of your past adventures.