Overview

• American Airlines confirmed Google Wallet support for its boarding passes in a new announcement.
• After online check-in, customers can tap Add to Google Wallet from the confirmation email or the mobile web boarding pass.
• Wallet-stored passes receive flight updates in real time and can surface on the lock screen at the airport.
• The change brings American into parity with rivals like Delta and United and aligns the experience for Android and iOS users.
• American also said Apple Wallet support is improving with automatic pass addition upon check-in through the airline’s app.