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

BCBP technical implementation
5.4.2. Architecture
The web server, through a connection to the DCS host, displays the check-in web page. The
same host enables customers to check-in at a kiosk in the airport (see fig. 32).
Web page
Airport Kiosk
1. Passenger logs in on
the carrier’s web site
Web Server
2. Web server retrieves
data from DCS Host
DCS Host
3. At the same time, another
passenger in the airport works
on the same host
Figure 34 - Architecture of DCS host connection to web server
Alternatively, the kiosk could run a web-based application and communicates directly with the
web server that communicates with the host.
5.4.3. Features
Some recommended features include:
• Identification: a selection of last name, frequent flyer ID, flight number or credit card
number
• Tutorial: how to check-in online and how to print a BCBP at home
• Trial printing: test the printer at home
• List of stations: from which station one can use web check-in and home printed BCBP
• Conditions: open hours, eligibility to use BCBP (e.g. children, ET, bags)
• Frequently asked questions
5.4.4. Process
Web check-in is often presented by airlines as the fastest and easiest way to check-in. It requires
only 3 simple steps:
1- Log in,
2- Select the flight, the passenger and the seat,
3- Print the Boarding Pass.
Some airlines add services such as:
• Receive the boarding pass by fax,
• Request upgrades,
• Edit Frequent Flyer Programme number.
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