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Lufthansa introduces boarding via mobile phone

29-Apr-2008
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Lufthansa introduces boarding via mobile phone

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Lufthansa has introduced a new mobile boarding pass service on its services from Hamburg to Munich and Frankfurt. With the new service service, passengers who have an Internet-enabled phone can be sent an electronic boarding pass by email or SMS link. The mobile boarding pass contains the relevant flight data, such as the name of the traveller, flight number and departure time, plus a 2-D barcode. Passengers travelling with hand luggage only can then proceed straight to the security checkpoint and to the gate, where the barcode on their mobile boarding pass will be read by a scanner. This means they can then board the aircraft without a printed paper document.

 

After an eight-week pilot phase, the mobile boarding pass will be gradually introduced on most domestic routes in Germany this Summer. From August, this latest electronic boarding pass option will also be available to passengers checking in online via lufthansa.com.
 
Meanwhile, from the beginning of May, passengers will be able to enter travel data such as passport and visa details via www.lufthansa.com while checking in on their PC at home or at the office. Check-in via the Internet will thus also be possible for flights to Canada, Mexico, South America and selected destinations in the Middle East and Africa. As identification, passengers will then be able to use a Miles & More or credit card or a frequent flyer card for other Star Alliance 2/2 member Airlines such as British Midland, US Airways, TAP Air Portugal or Spanair. Another innovation is that families with children aged at least two will also be able to check in online.
 
© Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 29-Apr-08

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