More than 95% of Iberia tickets now issued in electronic format
Iberia can now issue paperless electronic tickets for travel combining flights by the Spanish carrier with those of Japan Airlines International. In the use of e-tickets for interline travel with Iberia, Japan Airlines joins Air France, Royal Jordanian, Copa Air, Northwest Airlines, Taca Internacional Airlines, Lacsa, Mexicana de Aviación, Continental Airlines, SN Brussels and all the companies in the oneworld alliance (Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, LAN Chile and Qantas), increasing the number of destinations for which such tickets are valid.
E-tickets can now be used by Iberia Group passengers flying to all domestic and foreign destinations expect Naples and Pisa in Italy, which are served by Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum.
The Spanish airline aims to extend the use of the electronic ticket to all destinations reached alone or in combination with other airlines. Today more than 95% of all tickets issued by Iberia are in the electronic format.
[GADS_NEWS]The paperless ticket is a registry in a central data base for which the customer is given an identification code. Since the ticket requires no physical support, it cannot be lost or stolen, and it can be booked on line or with a single telephone call at any time of day or night, and with another message or call.
Today, Iberia is Spain’s leading airline and also leader on routes linking Europe with Latin America. It posted 2005 sales of more than 5,6 billion euros, and net earnings of 396 million euros. It is also distinguished by its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible conduct. Along with its franchise partner Iberia Regional, Iberia operates some 1,000 flights each day to about 100 different destinations. Last year Iberia carried a total of 32.4 million passengers. It is a charter member of the oneworld airline alliance, along with Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, LAN Chile, and Qantas.