boarding pass
noun
a pass that authorizes a passenger to board an aircraft and is issued after one's ticket has been purchased or collected.
boarding passes
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pluralof boarding pass.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The first-come, first-served program allows those without boarding passes to go through security checkpoints and, if they pass all security screenings, enjoy airport amenities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025
It wasn’t until boarding passes were handed out in Kenya that passengers realized they were heading to Johannesburg, she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
Ryanair was accused of violating a range of consumer rights, including charging for larger carry-on luggage, seat selection, and asking for "a disproportionate amount" to print boarding passes at terminals.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2024
Speaking to Nine News, technology journalist Trevor Long said that in the space of 15 minutes he could "capture at least 8-12 different people's details - including valid boarding passes".
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2024
The older guard behind the desk then looked at our boarding passes.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
