Passengers can use their mobile phones or PDA devices to check in for Continental Airlines flights in 56 different cities across the United States. Once they receive their boarding pass they just need to show the bar code to security officials at the airport's check-in point. Continental also has an application available for iPhones which makes booking and checking in to flights easier. User can access all the information with a single click of a button.
British Airways allows its passengers to check in by using their available cell phone applications. As of 2010 the airline has check-in applications for iPhone and Blackberry only, which users can download through the cell phone's application service. In addition to being able to check in, users can check their frequent flyer miles and view future flights they have booked.
Checking in with a mobile phone for Virgin Blue requires passengers to check in up to 30 minutes before their flight departs. Passengers must access mobile.virginblue.com.au on their phones to begin the check-in process so the mobile phone must have internet access to register.
Once on the website they must enter their reference number and departing airport and Virgin Blue will allow seat selection and check-in completion. Users will then receive a confirmation and get their boarding passes from the Virgin Blue check-in area at the airport.
American Airlines has mobile paperless boarding passes that it sends to your phone. This is practical for those who are fearful of leaving their trip information at home but only select locations both nationally and internationally offer this service, as of 2010. To receive your paperless boarding pass you must click on the "email for use on cell phone or other mobile device" on the American Airlines' website while making your flight reservation. You can always go back into your reservation and choose this option upon making it.
