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Iata phasing out paper tickets
11 September 2007
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has issued a 'last call' for paper airline tickets and made its final order for the items.
Some 16.5m paper tickets were ordered by the association to be used by the 60,000 accredited Iata agents around the world before 31 May 2008.
From 1 June 2008 onwards, all tickets issued through Iata's billing and settlement plan will be electronic.
Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of the association, said: 'It's been 38 months since we launched the drive for 100% e-ticketing as part of Iata's Simplifying the Business initiative.
'E-ticketing went from 16% in June 2004 to 84% today. And in just 278 more days the paper ticket will become a collector's item.'
Mr Bisignani said that the industry changes would lead to 'tangible benefits' for travellers, agents, airlines and the environment.
Iata's settlement systems issue over 400m tickets every year.
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Some 16.5m paper tickets were ordered by the association to be used by the 60,000 accredited Iata agents around the world before 31 May 2008.
From 1 June 2008 onwards, all tickets issued through Iata's billing and settlement plan will be electronic.
Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of the association, said: 'It's been 38 months since we launched the drive for 100% e-ticketing as part of Iata's Simplifying the Business initiative.
'E-ticketing went from 16% in June 2004 to 84% today. And in just 278 more days the paper ticket will become a collector's item.'
Mr Bisignani said that the industry changes would lead to 'tangible benefits' for travellers, agents, airlines and the environment.
Iata's settlement systems issue over 400m tickets every year.
Opodo searches thousands of flights from over 500 airlines to find the best flight deals for travellers. Find flights.
© Adfero Ltd
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