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Market Wire - Take-Off With Gavitec: Spanair Tests Mobile Plane Tickets
Gavitec AG - mobile digit,
a NeoMedia Technologies company (OTCBB: NEOM), implements mobile ticketing
for Spanair Airlines. The revolutionary technology will be tested in two
Spanish airports. The airline plans to convert its current system to allow
for completely paperless ticketing which is highly cost efficient for
check-in and boarding procedures.
Paper tickets are replaced by an electronic 2D code that can be read
directly from the passenger’s mobile phone display. Passengers of Spanair
are able to use their mobile phone for check-in and as a data carrier for
plane tickets.
During the test phase, passengers receive a mobile ticket in the form of a
2D code on their mobile phone. NeoMedia’s Gavitec EXIO scanners are
installed to read the 2D codes at airport terminals in Madrid and Bilbao.
After the scan, passengers receive a paper ticket, which contains flight
information in the form of a PDF417 code. A printed boarding pass is still
required by Spanish authorities. The test phase is being undertaken for two
airlines and will evolve into the next rollout phase.
In the rollout, check-in and boarding processes will be entirely paperless.
Passengers will receive a 2D code on their mobile phones, which would
function both as ticket and boarding pass. This code is scanned at security
and at the boarding gate and is validated via an online database.
The IATA “International Air Transportation Association” will institute 2D
codes as well. In 2008 classical magnetic stripes on boarding passes that
hold passenger data, will be replaced by 2D codes.
About NeoMedia’s Gavitec AG - mobile digit
Gavitec AG - mobile digit, a NeoMedia Technologies company (OTCBB: NEOM),
is a leader in development and distribution of mobile scanners and software
for mobile applications. Located in Germany, Gavitec provides standardized
and individual solutions for mobile marketing, couponing, ticketing and
payment systems. NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (USA) is the global leader in
optically initiated wireless transactions, bridging the physical and mobile
world with innovative direct to web technology solutions. To provide a
robust high-performance infrastructure for the processing of optical codes,
NeoMedia extends their offering with the award winning Gavitec technology.
To learn more visit www.neom.com , www.neoreader.com , and www.mobiledigit.de
About Spanair S. A.
Spanair S.A. was founded in December of 1986 by SAS and the Spanish company
Teinver. At the beginning of its airline activity in 1988, Spanair
operations comprised international charter flights, transporting tourists
to Spain from over 100 European airports. In February 1994, Spanair started
their regular flight operation in Spain, extending their routes shortly
afterwards in Europe, likewise establishing a ground attendance service. In
1997 Spanair began their first regular intercontinental market flight
operations.
In 2006 the airline carried 10,607 million passengers and the Spanair Group
had a total profit of 10.6 million EUR. Spanair is member of the SAS Group
and member of the Star Alliance network, the largest and most successful
airline alliance worldwide.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical
information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release
involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from
those expressed in any forward-looking statement.
Press Contacts
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Heiko Wiese
Tel: 49 30 61002 137
Fax: 49 30 61002 101
Email: Email Contact
Gavitec AG - mobile digit
A Neomedia Technologies company
Virginie Wouters
Tel: 49 2405 4992230
Fax: 49 2405 4992299
Email: Email Contact
Press Contacts:
William Hoffman
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
(678) 638-0460
Email Contact
Amanda George
NeoMedia Technologies
(678) 638-0460
Email Contact
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