"I thought the online check-in was extremely simple, easy to follow and very quick. I wish I could do this for all my journeys. I love the idea of being able to allocate your own seat, that's great." Kellie Sharp jet2.com passenger

Jet2.com Welcome "Self-Checked" Passengers Today

DepartureKiosk.com launched today on selected routes for one of the UK's major low-fare carriers, Jet2.com.

The DepartureKiosk system, Sutra's online check-in facility for AirKiosk system-hosted airlines, allows passengers to retrieve their booking information, select seats and generate boarding passes online, prior to traveling to the airport for a booked flight.

Online check-in dramatically increases passenger convenience, and reduces airport handling time and costs as flights are preparing to depart. This is particularly important for business destinations such as the Manchester-London Gatwick route operated by Jet2.com in competition with legacy carrier British Airways.

Boarding Passes include 2D bar code data and PNL/ADL formats are compliant with IATA standards for use by IATA-standard DCS systems. Flight-related SEAT, PSPT and CHKD Special Service Request (SSR) codes are transmitted in PNL/ADL messages.

The DepartureKiosk system can also be configured for self-service airport Departure Kiosk equipment.

Source: Sutra, Inc. and jet2.com