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iPhone & iPad • Travel

How do I add an airline boarding pass to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet?

Direct Answer

After checking in on your airline app or email confirmation, tap the black button that says "Add to Apple Wallet" (or "Add to Google Wallet"). It will be saved securely for airport security.

Why You Might Want to Do This

  • To quickly pull up your boarding barcode at airport security and the airplane gate without searching through email or paper tickets.
  • Your phone will automatically display the boarding pass on your lock screen when you arrive at the airport.

Before You Start

  • Check in for your flight (usually available 24 hours before departure) using your airline app (Delta, United, American, Southwest, etc.) or email link.

Your boarding pass in Wallet works even if you lose Wi-Fi or cellular service at the airport.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Open your airline check-in confirmation

    Open your airline app (e.g. Delta, United, Southwest) or open the email sent to you with your flight check-in.

    👀 Airline app or check-in confirmation screen.

  2. 2

    Look for the "Add to Wallet" button

    Look right below your seat number and flight barcode for a black badge that says "Add to Apple Wallet" (on iPhone) or "Add to Google Wallet" (on Android).

    👀 Black rectangular badge with Wallet logo.

    3. ✅ Success Checkpoint: You're Doing Great

    If your screen matches the description above, you have followed the steps correctly. Continue to the next step.

  3. 3

    Tap "Add" in the top-right corner

    A preview of your boarding pass will slide up. In the top-right corner, tap the blue text that says "Add."

    👀 Blue "Add" text in the upper right.

  4. 4

    How to view it at the airport

    On iPhone: Double-click the Side button on the right edge of your phone, or open the black "Wallet" app icon. On Android: Open the "Google Wallet" app.

    👀 Black Wallet app icon or double-click side button.

If You Don't See It / Troubleshooting

If you only have a paper boarding pass or PDF email

Take a screenshot of the barcode on your phone screen so you can find it easily in your Photos app without needing internet.

Good to Know

  • Your boarding pass in Wallet will automatically update if your gate or departure time changes.
  • You can also add train tickets, hotel keys, and concert passes the exact same way.