Galileo introduces ‘online check-in facility’
24 Feb 2009
Galileo, a global distribution system (GDS) provider, introduces for the first time ever an 'online check-in' facility - a 24-hour advance web check-in for seven airlines on a single platform. This self-service feature for travellers places 'Travelport View Trip online itinerary' users into the first step of the airlines check-in process ensuring comfortable travel for its air passengers.
The Online Check-In facility is available for Galileo created itineraries on Travelport View Trip for seven carriers- British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, Frontier, Midwest, BMI, and Swiss Air (PA 563).
The 'online check-in' option directly links Travelport's ViewTrip online itinerary users to participating airline's website passenger and directly drops the user into the first step of the airlines check-in process. This means that with an access to seven airlines under one umbrella, the customers are exempted from re-entering their travel details on the individual airlines check-in websites as it is automatically done for them once they enter the viewtrip website.
Developed with a user friendly approach, the Travelport View Trip website provides easy online navigation to access comprehensive travel information. The enhanced website available in 21 additional languages, has been redesigned with a number of added amenities like - currency conversion, interactive maps, passport / visa information, travel and health advice, events calendar and weather report. With the revised layout, the passengers are endowed with a clearer presentation of the Itinerary, Electronic Ticket and Electronic Expense Receipt.
Galileo, officially distributed by InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ) in India is the National Distribution Company of Galileo International, the leading global travel and technology Distribution Company.
Galileo commenced operations in India in 1994 and within a span of fourteen years the company has extended its network to 329 cities with 22 dedicated offices.