100% electronic ticketing starts on June 1st 2008

However, not all carriers are 100% ready, so you need to be prepared for a certain number of 'exceptional' situations in the transition period.

Click here to find out about carrier restrictions and proposed solutions for: airline ticket functionality restrictions; airlines with no e-ticketing capabilities; non-eligible sectors in a travel itinerary; missing electronic interline agreements and more...

You can also:
> view the list of carriers currently allowing/disallowing e-ticketing functionalities
> download the Amadeus Virtual MCO presentation
> consult the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

	100% paperless environment by June 2008		IATA's "Simplifying the Business" initiative calls for a 100% paperless environment by June 2008. The objective is to leverage technology, automate the business and streamline processes to create a more convenient way to travel and a more competitive network carrier model. 100% electronic ticketing brings better customer service, simpler business processes, increased productivity & flexibility and cost savings. From June 2008, you can benefit from the following features: > no more lost (paper) tickets > more convenient travel for passengers & faster airport check-in > secure transactions > up-to-date electronic information on tickets, refunds & exchanges > easier follow-up transactions that save time for passengers > reduced operating expenses: no more delivery charges or paper costs From June 1st 2008, airlines who do not provide electronic ticketing will not be authorized by IATA to issue tickets in BSP travel agencies.

Amadeus: your Global Number One in electronic ticketing

As a key IATA partner, Amadeus has been working closely with all travel agency partners to ensure a smooth & seamless transition to 100% e-ticketing before June 1st 2008.

Our aim here is to give you the appropriate information to help you deal with certain exceptional situations.

With Amadeus Electronic Ticketing, the industry can evolve smoothly and successfully to 100% e-ticketing. Amadeus is the industry leader in the number of airlines implemented, markets deployed and interlines activated. Amadeus gives travel agents access to the world's largest community of carriers and markets using electronic ticketing.

Amadeus has developed the Amadeus Virtual MCO as a transitional solution for CTS OPATB2 markets. For more information, click here.

Where are we now?

As of March 2008, 92.18% of tickets issued by travel agencies working with Amadeus are electronic tickets.

above: global e-ticket penetration