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British Airways is testing an automatic and time saving process that will ensure traveller\u2019s comfort and convenience. This five pound billion investment plan is a trial and error program initiated by British Airways<\/a><\/strong><\/span> to reduce the hassle during the last minute.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new service is an automatic check-in allowing customers to automatically check-in, book the seat and receive the e-boarding pass. Had they chose to change the seating, they have the option to change the seating preference too. The automatic check-in will make certain all of the above 24 hours prior to the scheduled<\/span> flight<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

The airline will be conducting trials on selected traveller and flights operating from France. Invited customers will be offered the opportunity to be checked in automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the trial and error million-pound investment program proves success, the automatic check-in service incorporates throughout the British Airways network by the end of 2013. During the spring season, the automated check-in service will be tested among larger groups of travellers.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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