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Iata makes progress on mobile check-in
15 October 2007
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has announced a standardised process that will pave the way for global mobile phone check-in.
A worldwide standard for the use of two-dimensional barcodes as boarding passes will mean that passengers do not need to take any paperwork to the airport with them.
The procedure of mobile check-in will see customers registering their phone number with their airline when they book their tickets so they can receive a text message with their unique barcode.
Travellers will then show their barcode at the check-in desk at the airport, making paper tickets unnecessary.
Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of Iata, said: 'Passengers want the convenience of self-service options in a paperless environment.
'This standard is an important step in getting rid of paper that bogs down processes and drives up costs.'
A deadline has been set for the industry-wide implementation of barcode boarding passes by the end of 2010.
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A worldwide standard for the use of two-dimensional barcodes as boarding passes will mean that passengers do not need to take any paperwork to the airport with them.
The procedure of mobile check-in will see customers registering their phone number with their airline when they book their tickets so they can receive a text message with their unique barcode.
Travellers will then show their barcode at the check-in desk at the airport, making paper tickets unnecessary.
Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of Iata, said: 'Passengers want the convenience of self-service options in a paperless environment.
'This standard is an important step in getting rid of paper that bogs down processes and drives up costs.'
A deadline has been set for the industry-wide implementation of barcode boarding passes by the end of 2010.
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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