Within weeks, Thompson had launched a web page, Boarding Pass/Fail, asking other designers to offer their own overhauls. On February 1, with little fanfare, Delta answered Thompson’s call.

"Delta's eBoarding option allows our customers to check in, obtain their boarding pass, access security and board their flight using their preferred mobile device, without spending time at a ...

So, I go to Delta.com and click on Travel Information, Itinerary and check-in. I then enter the Record Locator number for my flight and the name on my boarding pass.

Delta just did away with the standard, antiquated flight check-in process that’s plagued modern flyers for years. Now, Delta passengers’ boarding passes will automatically be sent out 24 hours ...

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine going from checking bags, into the Delta Sky Club and on to the aircraft without ever producing a boarding pass or printed ID.