Hi
As heads-up for you all, we have quiet launched the first phase of our new Mobile Internet site which includes mobile check-in, flight status and schedules.
To have a play, go to http://mobile.virginatlantic.com on your smartphone browser. Short summary below and I'll post more info shortly including an SMS shortcut. Comms to FC will go out soon. Note that it is only check-in and seat selection at this stage. It doesn't yet include 2D mobile barcodes so don't try to blag your way past airport security with just your phones yet!
Summary
Using your internet-enabled mobile phone you can now check-in for your Virgin Atlantic flight and select your seats wherever you are. All you need to do is type http://mobile.virginatlantic.com into your mobile web browser between 24 hours and 2 hours before departure, click on ‘check-in’ and away you go. All flights are available for Online Check-In and the same rules apply as our web based online check-in.
Once you have checked-in and selected your seat you can:
• Collect your paper boarding pass at the airport from a self-service kiosk or bag-drop desk
• Access on-line check–in from a computer with a printer or we can fax the boarding pass to you
Currently, payment for excess baggage cannot be made using Mobile Check-In. However, customers can continue to purchase this in advance online at a computer or via the Contact Centre before their flight.
Feedback here please on any gotchas that you spot. We'll keep a track on the first people to try it! These extra services will also be added to our iPhone Flight Tracker app shortly.
rgds
Fergus (Virgin Atlantic eBusiness)
As heads-up for you all, we have quiet launched the first phase of our new Mobile Internet site which includes mobile check-in, flight status and schedules.
To have a play, go to http://mobile.virginatlantic.com on your smartphone browser. Short summary below and I'll post more info shortly including an SMS shortcut. Comms to FC will go out soon. Note that it is only check-in and seat selection at this stage. It doesn't yet include 2D mobile barcodes so don't try to blag your way past airport security with just your phones yet!
Summary
Using your internet-enabled mobile phone you can now check-in for your Virgin Atlantic flight and select your seats wherever you are. All you need to do is type http://mobile.virginatlantic.com into your mobile web browser between 24 hours and 2 hours before departure, click on ‘check-in’ and away you go. All flights are available for Online Check-In and the same rules apply as our web based online check-in.
Once you have checked-in and selected your seat you can:
• Collect your paper boarding pass at the airport from a self-service kiosk or bag-drop desk
• Access on-line check–in from a computer with a printer or we can fax the boarding pass to you
Currently, payment for excess baggage cannot be made using Mobile Check-In. However, customers can continue to purchase this in advance online at a computer or via the Contact Centre before their flight.
Feedback here please on any gotchas that you spot. We'll keep a track on the first people to try it! These extra services will also be added to our iPhone Flight Tracker app shortly.
rgds
Fergus (Virgin Atlantic eBusiness)