The boarding pass
Example: Boarding pass confirms passenger access to flight
Definition
"The boarding pass" is a document or electronic ticket that confirms a passenger's authorization to enter and board a specific flight. It typically includes details like flight number, departure time, seat assignment, and gate information, serving as proof of purchase and identity verification.
Etymology
The term "boarding pass" combines "boarding," referring to the act of getting on a vehicle such as an airplane, and "pass," meaning a permit or ticket granting access. The phrase originated with the rise of commercial air travel when airlines needed a system to control passenger entry onto planes.
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"The boarding pass" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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