Can I check-in another passenger?


Can I check-in another passenger? Yes in case of SINGLE PNR for multiple PAX .. all passengers can independently enter airport ( Security checking requires individual ID and Ticket ) . Individual can further collect his/her boarding pass even if other PAX have not arrived. Though its recommended all PAX should checkin together .


Can I check-in my whole family on Southwest?

Yes! Group Passengers can check in on Southwest.com and reserve their boarding positions beginning 24 hours prior to departure. The online check-in process for Group travel is slightly different than you may be used to for non-Group travel. Go to Southwest.com and click Check In to reserve your boarding positions.


Do I go straight to TSA if I checked in online?

After completing online check-in, passengers can either print their boarding pass at home or download it to their mobile device. This allows them to skip the check-in desk at the airport and head straight to security, saving time and reducing stress.


Will a screenshot of boarding pass work?

If you received your physical boarding pass at a kiosk or check-in desk, you will not be able to use a screenshot of the paper pass to get through TSA or the gate. You can always get another pass printed if you lost the original. How common is it to miss a flight even after getting the boarding pass?


Do both passengers have to check-in?

A: If you have other passengers in your reservation, everyone must be checked in before you will be able to select the Boarding Pass button.


Is it okay to share boarding pass?

Sharing your boarding pass details could have consequences beyond travel-related theft and scams, too. You're tipping off scammers that you're about to be on vacation, meaning you might be less diligent in checking your bank accounts for any unusual activity, says Roundy.


Do I need to print my boarding pass?

Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.


Can I have my boarding pass on my phone?

Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed. To board your flight, scan your mobile boarding pass by holding one of the devices listed above with your pass facing the scanner.


Can you go straight to airport security if you checked in online?

What to Do After Online Check-In. Once you receive your electronic boarding pass, you can head straight to security if you're traveling carry-on only. If you're checking a bag, you'll still need to stop by the ticketing area at the airport. Look for special “bag drop” lines that bypass longer check-in lines.


Is it better to check-in online or at the airport?

For a short-haul flight where you are only taking hand luggage, checking in online saves a lot of time and is therefore much better than checking in at the airport. If, on the other hand, you have to check in bulky luggage, it is better to use the classic check-in at the airport for security reasons.


Can I have two peoples boarding passes on my phone?

Are mobile boarding passes available for multi-passenger reservations? In the past, printing was a requirement for mobile boarding passes when there were more than one person on an itinerary. Today you can get all of those passes together digitally when you check-in. Hooray!


Can I check someone else in for a flight?

Anyone with the confirmation number can check her in -- if she has a computer or a smartphone she can do it. If you do, you can email her a pdf of the boarding pass, or if it's easier she can just print one at the airport kiosk -- her boarding position will already be reserved from when you checked her in.


Do I have to check-in in person if I checked in online?

What to Do After Online Check-In. Once you receive your electronic boarding pass, you can head straight to security if you're traveling carry-on only. If you're checking a bag, you'll still need to stop by the ticketing area at the airport. Look for special “bag drop” lines that bypass longer check-in lines.


Does checking in early get you a better seat on Southwest?

Customers who purchase an Anytime fare will automatically be checked in to their flight 36 hours prior to scheduled departure—that's 12 hours before our traditional 24-hour check-in. You will receive an earlier boarding position, improved seat selection, and earlier access to overhead bins.