Airline boarding passes can be a mystery of acronyms, but one code could mean the difference between getting on a flight or being left behind.

A traveler took to social media to share their experience using their mobile boarding pass in order to share an important message with fellow travelers. Titled "Always screenshot your boarding pass ...

"It stands for ‘secondary security screening selection,’ and it’s a measure implemented by security authorities in the U.S. to screen certain passengers with additional checks." "Selectees for this ...

If you see "SEQ 001" on your boarding pass, it's more than just a random string of letters and numbers. It's a special code ...

A family had their seats and meals changed, after sharing a selfie with their boarding pass, according to press reports. Luggage tags and baggage claim tags can also have a significant amount of ...

Ryanair says its new paperless boarding pass rule has been "a huge success" and the move can keep flights cheaper for passengers.

You’ll need a smartphone to fly this airline. Irish carrier Ryanair has announced it will be eliminating paper boarding passes and airport check-in in just over a month. As of Nov. 12, the budget ...

SSSS on a boarding pass means the passenger has been selected for additional TSA screening. Reasons can include unusual travel patterns, mistaken identity or random selection. Travelers who are ...

Continental is testing a new system that allows passengers to have a boarding pass sent directly to their cell phone, eliminating the need for a printed version. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET ...

SSSS on a boarding pass means a passenger has been selected for Secondary Security Screening Selection. The TSA does not disclose specific triggers for SSSS, but factors may include travel patterns, ...

It’s the classic pre-trip selfie. You snap a picture of yourself with your passport and boarding pass, then promptly share the photo on social media. Your family, friends and followers may like it.

The last big breakthrough in aviation when it comes to boarding your flight came in the early 2000s, with the arrival of eTicketing. But a new proposed overhaul of how you get on planes could shake ...