- Experts advise against posting photos of a boarding card on social media.
- According to reports, a family was given a new seat and meal after taking a selfie using their boarding passes.
- Baggage tags, as well as luggage tags that are used to claim baggage, can contain a lot of personal data.
Sharing photos of your travels on social media can be a great way to connect with others. Experts are warning that one type of picture could turn your dream vacation into an absolute nightmare.
Security experts have issued a warning to avoid posting photos or screenshots of boarding cards on social media. Online scammers and thieves were able to obtain significant personal data from boarding passes in recent years, even when the confirmation number was obscured.
Experts also recommend that you do not post photos of luggage tags, which may contain personal information or other traveler details.
The warning was issued by a United Kingdom law firm HD ClaimsThe firm claims that even when the primary personal information on a boarding pass is hidden, advanced scammers are able to scrape personal data out of a QR code. The firm advises not to share the information via social media and recommends shredding all travel documents.
Adam Douglas, legal expert for HD Claims in a recent statement, shared that this is not only about social embarrassment but also a serious issue of data protection. Travel + Leisure. If your ID or travel accounts are compromised, you may end up paying the bill or even losing your vacation.
A family in May 2025 who posted pictures of their boarding passes online to celebrate a upcoming international vacation became the victims of a nightmare travel experience, according to an article detailing the alleged “sabotage”. Wake Up Singapore. In the report, a family from Hong Kong claimed that their seats had been reassigned and their special kosher meal requests were not met. According to the report, it was the worst of all that the parents were separated with their two children.
The former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott’s personal information was stolen when he shared his boarding pass on Instagram. The hacker who stole Abbott’s passport number and details used it to emphasize the importance internet security. BBC report.
Other tips can help you travel safely, including not posting your boarding pass. The United States Department of State It is recommended that you carefully research a destination. You should also avoid carrying expensive items, lock your windows and doors and not tell strangers where and when you will be staying.
