Continental Airlines launches mobile boarding passes at London’s Heathrow Airport

Continental Airlines has announced the expansion of its mobile boarding pass service to London's Heathrow Airport, becoming one of the first carriers to offer paperless boarding passes on nonstop flights from the United Kingdom to the U.S. The service allows customers to receive boarding passes electronically on their cell phones or Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and eliminates the need for paper boarding passes.  

Mobile boarding passes display a two-dimensional bar code along with passenger and flight information, which scanners at the security checkpoint and boarding gate validate. The technology prevents manipulation or duplication of boarding passes and heightens security. In addition to boarding passes, Continental Airlines provides access to enhanced flight information through mobile devices. Customers may view onboard amenities and standby lists, as well as track the status of their flights.

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