Things in the Sky

Okay, so this isn’t the biggest of news but I did receive an e-mail about this last week and I thought it was worth sharing, as it should be useful for passengers. Here’s part of the press release I received:

New York, NY – Oct. 30, 2008 – British Airways today announced the launch of its remote check-in service, allowing travelers to check-in for flights from any location through their mobile devices. Mobile check-in is made possible by the British Airways mobile Web site, powered by Usablenet, and is a easy-to-use, free service available across global markets in 11 languages with no need of additional downloads or software.

By logging on to www.ba.com/mobile with any Web-enabled mobile device, customers can access the British Airways timetable, as well as select seats and check-in individuals, groups and families for departure or return flights in real time.

“We are proud to be the first UK airline to offer a remote check-in service in 11 languages,” said Chris Carmichael, British Airways innovation and planning manager. “We recognize that our customers have busy lifestyles, and by offering greater accessibility, we hope to enhance their overall travel experience.”