BCBP Capability Hits 70% Worldwide

July 30, 2009

The number of bar coded boarding passes (BCBP) continues to increase, with global capability hitting 70% in July.  The increase is due to the rapid ramp-up of BCBP use by United Airlines and US Airways.

"The speed of adoption by these two major US carriers is remarkable," said Eric Leopold, BCBP Project Manager.  "Once they achieved BCBP capability, both carriers were able to roll it out rapidly across their extensive route networks, saving money and providing more convenient service to their passengers."

The significant industry progress on BCBP this year shows the value of the project in difficult times.  It also highlights the network effect of BCBP adoption - the higher the BCBP capability, the more an airline, airport or ground handler can adopt a single, efficient way of working across its operations.

Having met their 2009 Board target last month, the BCBP team is now focusing on the 2010 board mandate of 100% BCBP.  The project is currently engaging all airlines and airports who have yet to submit a plan for 100% BCBP to IATA.

(IATA)