What do codes on boarding passes mean? Some of the most common codes found on boarding passes include: SSSS: Secondary Security Screening Selection. These letters mean the passenger has been ...

Soon, the days of tucking your boarding pass into your passport will be a distant memory. As more airlines move towards digital boarding passes – including Ryanair, which will ban paper boarding ...

The letter and number codes on a boarding pass tell a lot about you, including whether you've been chosen for extra screening. Here's what they mean.

Check your boarding pass: If the letters SSSS are on it, expect to spend extra time at security. Here's what triggers SSSS on a boarding pass.

If SSSS appears on your boarding pass, plan for an additional 15-45 minutes of TSA screening when you get to the airport. Here's why.

But your boarding pass contains a lot more than just your plane seat and gate number. It also includes codes that communicate details about passengers and their itineraries to airport staff.