This month:
ET in 2006 and the road ahead
In 2006, the ETs issued in BPSs increased from 41% to 74% - meaning 10 million less paper tickets are now issued each month than a year ago. With 196 airlines amounting to 92% of BSP volume already issuing ET, we are very much on target to complete the ET project. The challenge is now on for each airline to reach as close as they can to 100% ET (including interline tickets) by the end of 2007, before paper ticket stock is withdrawn from all travel agents.
RFID expands
The IATA Board of Governors extended the scope of RFID beyond baggage to 4 other aviation applications:
- In-flight
- Management of parts
- Aircraft turnaround
- Cross applications
Learn about these RFID areas by visiting the new RFID pages on the StB Support Portal.
In addition, new RFID materials are now available for you. You will find a document summarizing the main RFID trials for baggage handling activities as well as various training presentations for a better understanding of RFID.
Project News
ET:
- Congratulations on a stellar year end with 74% ET Global penetration! How did your region end the year?
- Finding a potential partner for interline ET is a breeze with the IET Matchmaker. More than 132 airlines are using this service. Since launch, it has yielded 783 matches
- Don't waste another minute creating your GBR manually! There are now more than 60 airlines for which you could request a GBR. Just use your IET Matchmaker login credentials to register your GBR - remember, you must register first to place a request.
- Need help to implement IETs? Remember IATA can arrange one-on-one assistance for IATA member airlines through the ET Buddy programme from an experienced airline. Interested?
BCBP:
- Bar-coded boarding passes gaining ground: 34 airlines are now BCBP capable. Read the BCBP Scorecard.
- Want to know what airports accept BCBP? Our interactive map will give you the answer.
IATA e-freight:
- IATA e-freight will launch five pilot, local implementation projects in 2007 on key trade lanes. These will include routes linking Canada, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. More details to follow soon.
- The IATA e-freight Message Improvement Programme is underway, with 17 airlines and 5 freight forwarders as participants. Reports are now being compiled by the airlines and sent to IATA. Interested? Learn more here.
- IATA e-freight will be present at the World Cargo Symposium in Mexico. This event will convene the most important players in the Cargo Supply Chain and will include a special session on the Message Improvement Programme! Don't miss it
CUSS:
- CUSS keeps expanding: 52 airports now offer CUSS! More...
- Remember that the CUSS implementation guide is now available through the StB Extranet pages for IATA members and through the IATA online store for others.
StB Workshops
- Have you signed up to receive hands-on support for BCBP? BCBP workshops series was kicked-off in Dubai Jan 31st and Feb 1st. The series will provide hands on implementatin support for BCBP and CUSS, depending on the workshop location. The next regional workshop will take place in Nairobi Feb 21-22. Learn when and where your regional BCBP workshop will take place.
- In order to assist airlines achieve 100% ET, IATA will run regional StB ET workshops to provide a vehicle for airlines to identify ET issues, then find solutions and share best practices with all participating airlines. A total of 6 regional 2 day workshops will take place throughout the world before June 2007. Stay tuned for more information!
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