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Freaky Friday: Please Have Your ID and Cell Phone Ready
We use our cell phones to capture celebrity sightings, check bank statements, and to find out who’s leading in the big game. Oh, and to call people. Now, thanks to the good people at the International Air Transport Association, which represents the majority of the airlines in current operation, we are one step closer to another reason to whip out that cell. The IATA made a move toward allowing passengers to check in for flights using a barcode sent to their cell phones either through e-mail or text message by issuing a global standard for airlines to use. Some airlines, including Air France, Air Canada, KLM and WestJet have already introduced cell phone check-ins. If this move goes forward, passengers will have to supply their cell info upon purchasing a ticket and the code will be sent to your phone or PDA. Then just download your favorite airline’s ringtone, throw your phone in your bag and make your way through the airport in record time. If only it were really that simple.
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