We’ve all been there. You run to your gate (hopefully from a premium lounge), show the gate agent your ticket, and board, thus assuming the boarding pass has served its purpose. Very rarely do we consider any value to our boarding passes, post-flight. That is a mistake. Many airlines offer perks at local vendors, and your boarding pass may be the key to unlocking them. Below is a list of the best airline boarding pass offers, and how to access them.
Contents
1. Air Asia Offers
2. Alaska Airlines Offers
3. Asiana Airlines Offers
4. British Airways Offers
5. Emirates Offers
6. Korean Air Offers
7. Singapore Airlines Offers
8. Final Thoughts
Air Asia Boarding Pass Offers
As one of the largest airlines in Southeast Asia, Thai Air Asia has built partnerships with vendors all over South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, and Indonesia. Discounts can be found for hotels, restaurants, retail brands and even amusement parks all over the region.
For instance, visitors to the Everland theme park in South Korea may save 25% off regular admission prices. Additionally, AirAsia guests can also present their boarding passes at Lotte World’s entrance ticket booth to receive a 30% discount on tickets to Lotte World Aquarium and Lotte World Adventure.
Alaska Airlines Boarding Pass Offers
Fancy yourself a wine connoisseur? Not only does Air Alaska offer “Wine Flies Free” case transport on certain vineyards – at some locations in Idaho, Oregon and Washington – your boarding pass is a ticket to a free wine tasting.
If wine is not really your thing (well, even if it is) your Air Alaska boarding pass is also good at eight participating ski resorts throughout Alaska, Canada, Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Washington. Good for one free lift ticket per boarding pass on the same day as you arrive. Check here, at Air Alaska’s website for a current list of participating resorts and rules and restrictions.
Asiana Airlines Boarding Pass Offers
Not to be outdone (and perhaps the highest cash value on this list) Asiana Airline’s offers their (as trademarked) “Magic Boarding Pass” program. The program offers hundreds of partner discounts throughout all of the regions that the airline travels to. With Asiana Airlines, your boarding pass unlocks discounts to local attractions like museums, theatre and aquariums, as well as discounted (and free) food and drinks at local restaurants.. Here is a complete and up-to-date list of all participating partners, on their website.
British Airways
A boarding pass on British Airways, is good for discounts at some great local shop and food discounts in London. Current offers include a 60% discount (as well as 5x avios) at Bicester Village of local shops, 15% off at Bentley & Skinner’s Jewelers and many more. Additionally, you can score freebies (champagne & cocktails) during afternoon tea at Hotel Café Royal or Ham Yard Hotel.
Emirates
The “My Emirates Pass” program offers some discounted pampering for Emirates passengers, wielding they boarding pass. Offering heavy discounts on spa treatments at local hotels as well as top tier food offerings, this is one not to be passed up.
Korean Air
Your Korea Air boarding pass is your ticket to great local cultures and foods (and Shake Shack). With Korean Air’s “Excellent Boarding Pass” passengers can show their boarding pass for up to SEVEN DAYS after flying to their ever growing list of partners.
Singapore Airlines
OK, OK…I may have misspoken about Asiana Air’s Magic Boarding Pass Program offering the best value. But, IYKYK – Singapore Airlines is a class unto itself. The program offers pass holders discounts starting at the airport, and spreading to dining, hotel, spas and local tours. To many to drop here, you can see Singapore’s complete (literally hundreds) and up-to-date list of discounts, at Singapore Airlines Partner Promotion Page.
Final Thoughts
So, you can see, there are many airlines that offer many reasons to hold on to your boarding pass after you land. Have I missed any? Feel free to comment below and tell us your favorite discounts offered with a boarding pass.
and, safe travels!
