What is a "boarding pass"?

What is a "boarding pass"?

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A boarding pass is the official document that you get after you check in. It has the seat assignment, your destination, and it is the piece of paper that you show at security to make sure you get to the other side and on the gate. One of the best things about travel today is you can print your boarding pass at home before you even get to the airport. You can simply visit the airline's website, enter your flight information and print out your boarding pass right at your own desktop. This is really great for commuter flights or little short flights where you are not carrying any baggage.