Using digital boarding passes on your iPhone has become the norm. After years of stagnation, iOS 26 is set to enhance your Apple Wallet boarding passes in several significant ways.
Apple Wallet provides compelling reasons to opt for a digital boarding pass in iOS 26
Recently, Apple announced iOS 26 along with its numerous new features.
A key area of enhancement is the Wallet app, which will soon support additional Car Key brands.
Another major update focuses on travel.
Many people store their flight boarding passes in Apple Wallet, and in iOS 26, these passes will include three new features.
- Live Activities
- Airport maps
- Luggage tracking via Find My
Live Activities can be very useful during travel, though not all airline applications support them, and the specifics may differ by airline.
In iOS 26, Apple will integrate Live Activity support into the Wallet app for boarding passes, ensuring a uniform experience regardless of the airline.
A nice feature of these Live Activities is their easy shareability, allowing you to send them to friends or family who want to monitor your flight.
Additionally, boarding passes will display updated information when accessed directly.
You’ll gain quick access to airport maps, along with the location of your AirTag-equipped luggage and the option to report missing bags.
These three enhancements should greatly improve your travel experience with iOS 26.
What are your thoughts on the new features for boarding passes? Share your opinion in the comments.
