Don't throw away your boarding pass immediately after your flight - experts explain why

**Don't throw away your boarding pass immediately after the flight: Experts explain why**

Experts say that it is important to keep your boarding pass for a certain period of time after the flight. This can save time and money in some situations, as well as avoid unnecessary problems.

**When you need to prove that you flew**

Although airlines store flight information, sometimes technical failures can occur. For example, the carrier may not be able to see the flight information or may require additional confirmation that the passenger was actually on board. In such cases, the boarding pass serves as proof of the flight.

Experts recommend keeping a paper copy of the document. The mobile pass may sometimes not be visible in the application, but the paper copy always remains with the passenger. In addition, if necessary, it may be needed to confirm access to the business lounge or upgrade to a service class.

**When miles are not credited**

Sometimes after a flight, passengers notice that bonus miles or points from the loyalty program have not been credited. This can be due to technical failures. As the authors of the UniMoniTravel blog note, "if you participate in an airline's loyalty program, you may need a voucher to receive the missing points or miles. Sometimes, airlines have technical problems and miles are not automatically credited."

**If your flight is delayed or your baggage is lost**

A boarding pass can also be useful if your trip does not go as planned. In case of flight delay or cancellation, as well as in case of lost luggage, they can request it to contact the insurance company or to receive compensation and other benefits provided for the protection of travelers. The document helps to confirm the flight information and facilitates the consideration of the application.

**Do not throw the ticket in the trash**

Experts recommend being careful even after the need to keep the ticket is gone. If we are talking about its paper copy, it is better not to throw it away entirely.

The fact is that the barcode on the ticket may contain confidential information, including the number of the loyalty program participant. In some cases, it may be linked to the passenger's email address, phone number or other personal data. Therefore, experts recommend first making sure that the document is no longer needed, and then destroying it in a secure way, for example, by cutting it into several pieces or using a shredder.