Bangkok--1 Jun--TQPR
Mobile boarding pass now available on almost all routes from Germany / More than 85,000 users per month
The mobile boarding pass service introduced recently by Lufthansa on its Frankfurt-Vancouver route has been extended and is now available on many other routes, including almost all long-haul flights departing from Germany.
More and more passengers are taking advantage of this fast, flexible and convenient check-in service and having their boarding pass sent to an Internet-enabled cell phone in the form of a 2D barcode. About 85,000 passengers a month are now using this innovative service, which does away with the need for paper documents. With the exception of flights departing from Germany, the mobile boarding pass can now be used on flights from more than 30 airports in Europe and from all Lufthansa destinations in Canada.
In addition to the relevant flight data, such as the passenger’s name, flight number and departure time, the boarding pass contains a 2D barcode, which permits passengers to pass through the security checkpoints and then proceed straight to their departure gate. There, the barcode is read by a scanner, enabling passengers to board the aircraft directly.
Lufthansa passengers with an Internet-enabled mobile device can request an electronic boarding pass via the mobile portal lufthansa.com or they can check in online via the Internet. The only identification they need at check-in is their booking code combined with their name.
Since the end of April, Lufthansa’s Online Check-in service has also offered a range of new options. In future, passengers who are traveling together will be able to check in independently and select seats next to one another even if they have not made a joint booking. All they have to do is click on “Add passenger” when checking in online. Passengers who have already checked in via the Online or Mobile Check-in service can now also change an existing seat assignment on the Internet.
Lufthansa operates daily flight between Bangkok and Frankfurt, three of which continue to Ho Chi Minh City, and four to Kuala Lumpur. These flights make Lufthansa the leading European airline serving the region with the most connections to and from Europe and to two other major cities in the region.
About Lufthansa
Lufthansa Group is a fully privatized group of companies offering air transport services including passenger airlines, logistics, flight catering, aircraft maintenance and information technology. As one of the world’s largest airlines, Lufthansa flies to 194 destinations in 79 countries including 23 gateways in Asia-Pacific. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, and has developed one of the most comprehensive alliance networks in the industry. For further details, please visit www.lufthansa.com.
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