Boarding Pass UX Redesign

Streamlining the Airport Experience for Group and Accessibility Travelers

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Context & Problem

Airports are overwhelming environments, especially for group travelers and passengers requiring assistance.


Boarding processes were slow, fragmented, and not optimized for accessibility needs.


Existing boarding solutions were fragmented, unclear, and lacked personalization, often leading to confusion, delays, and frustration.


Main issues identified:

Project Overview

This UX Redesign project focuses on improving the airport check-in and boarding process for group travelers and individuals with accessibility needs.

The goal was to create a more intuitive, efficient, and inclusive experience, reducing stress and improving the overall flow during boarding procedures.

The goals

Understanding Real User Needs

Mapping key user pain points and the impact of the redesigned boarding pass solution.

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Usage Scenarios

Real-world examples illustrating the impact of the redesigned boarding pass on different user profiles.

Family traveling together

A family of five travels as a group. The main adult opens the Family Boarding Pass, displaying a single QR code for all members, simplifying boarding.

Passenger requiring mobility assistance

Julien Lefèvre travels with a wheelchair. His boarding pass shows an Assistance badge, enabling immediate recognition and support by airport staff.

Mixed Priority and Standard travelers

Laurent Tellin flies Business while his colleagues are Economy. The boarding pass clearly distinguishes Priority and Standard travelers, ensuring efficient group boarding.

Parent traveling alone with a child

A mother carrying a crying baby and luggage easily accesses her boarding pass without scrolling, quickly presenting the QR code for a smooth process.

Solutions to Identified Problems

Mapping user pain points to targeted design solutions that improve the airport boarding experience.

Problem

Family travelers had to present multiple individual QR codes, slowing boarding and causing stress.

Solution

Implemented a single QR code valid for the entire group, streamlining the boarding process.

Problem

Passengers with special needs were not immediately recognized at check-in or boarding.

Solution

Added clear visual badges (Priority, Assistance) to boarding passes for instant staff recognition.

Problem

Travelers with mobility challenges struggled to navigate multiple steps and find help at gates.

Solution

Simplified interface, larger tap targets, and visible Accessibility icons on both group and individual passes.

Final Output: High-Fidelity Screens

Polished boarding pass designs ready for real-world application, focusing on clarity, accessibility, and grouped travel efficiency.

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Boarding Pass UX Redesign