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IBM takes flight with bmi airport deal

IBM.

has won a contract to overhaul.

bmi’s.

self-service check-in systems at several major UK and Ireland airports..

The IBM Self Service Check-In Solution, which is accessible via the internet,.

mobile devices and airport kiosks, allows passengers to alter flight bookings,.

print boarding passes and update frequent-flyer information..

The airline hopes the system’s installation at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester,.

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin and Edinburgh airports will encourage more passengers.

to use self-service facilities..

Peter Federico, bmi group IT director, said: "IBM's solution has a.

well-proven track record, being run by many airlines in Europe and around the.

world. It gives us a unified check-in platform for self-service kiosks, web and.

mobile devices.".

Stuart Wilson, associate partner for travel and transport at IBM Global.

Business Services, said: “bmi's specially designed self-service check-in system.

combines intelligent technology and convenience into an innovative solution.

which allows the airline to meet the challenges of today's competitive market.

place."

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