Everything about your British Airways (BA) boarding pass: how to get it, re-download a lost one, mobile vs printed, and airport timings.
Verified June 2026If you lose or forget your boarding pass, you can print it again for free at a check-in kiosk at the airport (all you need is your booking reference or passport), or re-download it via Manage My Booking or the BA app.
A mobile boarding pass via the BA app is fully supported; printing is optional, and kiosks print on demand. British Airways does not state a print mandate for India departures.
A mobile (digital) boarding pass is accepted at Indian airports by the airlines that issue one — there is no official rule requiring a printout, and Delhi Airport markets fully paperless domestic travel. That said, carry a valid government photo ID at all times (it is checked at terminal entry alongside your boarding pass or ticket), and for international departures most airlines still verify your travel documents at the counter before issuing the final pass.
British Airways does not charge for airport check-in — self-service kiosks print your boarding pass from just your booking reference or passport, and staffed desks are available if you need help.
Boarding is by group (your group number is on the pass) — arrive at the gate well in advance. Families travelling with infants should be at the gate at least 50 minutes before departure.
On India departures, carry your passport and booking reference; kiosks and counters handle document checks where required. Online check-in is unavailable from a small number of regional airports (none in India).
Skip the scramble — see the full British Airways web check-in guide, or let HappyFares Web Check-in Assist handle it and send your boarding pass to WhatsApp.
Get your boarding pass on WhatsApp →If you lose or forget it, print it again for free at a British Airways check-in kiosk at the airport — you only need your booking reference or passport. You can also re-download it from Manage My Booking on britishairways.com or the BA app, which holds a mobile boarding pass for up to 8 people.
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure via Manage My Booking, where you can print, download or email your boarding pass. The BA app opens at the same time and supports a mobile boarding pass, including for connecting flights departing within 24 hours.
A mobile (digital) boarding pass is accepted at Indian airports by the airlines that issue one — there is no official rule requiring a printout, and Delhi Airport markets fully paperless domestic travel. That said, carry a valid government photo ID at all times (it is checked at terminal entry alongside your boarding pass or ticket), and for international departures most airlines still verify your travel documents at the counter before issuing the final pass.
DigiYatra works with any airline at 38 Indian airports, including for British Airways flights — it reads your face instead of checking documents at three checkpoints. DigiYatra is the free, optional facial-recognition system at 38 Indian airports (including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and Navi Mumbai). You enrol once with Aadhaar, but you must upload your boarding pass for every flight and share it with the departure airport (the e-gate scans the boarding-pass QR first, then your face). It is domestic-only — international departures are still on the roadmap — and passengers travelling with infants cannot use it. Even DigiYatra users should carry a physical government photo ID.