Bar-Coded Boarding Passes (BCBP) Implementation guide - IATA

1. FOREWORD
In developing and enhancing the IATA standard for Bar Coded Boarding Pass (BCBP) it has
become apparent that there are a number of topics which, whilst not appropriate for inclusion in
the text of the standard, are fundamental to obtaining a clear understanding of how BCBP can be
implemented.
Further, given the variety of stakeholders, there appears to be significant benefit in documenting
various aspects of the overall processes to promote a common understanding and standardised
approach to BCBP implementation.
Consequently, this ‘Implementation Guide 4 th Edition’ explains the Bar Coded Boarding Pass
functionalities and provides guidelines, checklists and best practices. This new edition covers the
latest developments that occurred at the Passenger Service Conference in October 2008: the
digital signature for mobile BCBP and the BCBP XML standard.
This publication is intended for the project manager in charge of the implementation of BCBP at
an airline or an airport.
Specifically, it should be noted that this publication is not a binding document - the formal texts
relating to BCBP are contained in the appropriate Resolutions and Recommended Practices
adopted by the IATA Passenger Services Conference.
Any comments, suggestions or proposals for enhancements, especially best practices, are
welcome and should be directed to:
Eric Léopold
Project Manager
Bar Coded Boarding Pass (BCBP)
e-mail: LeopoldE@iata.org
tel: +41 22 770 28 55
For more information on BCBP please refer to:
http://www.iata.org/stb/bcbp/
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