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Kingfisher Airlines introduces mobile ticketing solution
Kingfisher Airlines has launched King Mobile, a mobile ticketing solution.
Published: 29 May 2009
Kingfisher Airlines has launched King Mobile, a mobile ticketing solution.
King Mobile will be available exclusively on mobile commerce service ngpay. The service would enable airline’s customers to book air travel ticket after securing ‘ngpay’ application on their GPRS-enabled mobile handsets.
With the introduction of Mobile King, the travellers can now book, pay and generate e-tickets on their phones as well as check mails and book Kingfisher Holidays.
To to avail the service, users would have to download the ngpay application on their GPRS-enabled mobile handsets by sending an SMS. Once the application is installed, after one-time registration, guests can book tickets , Kingfisher Holiday packages and also check their King Miles, it added.
E-tickets generated will be automatically emailed to the guests’ preferred email address which can be printed and used to gain entry inside the airport as well as for check-in using valid photo identification. On completion of the booking, e-ticket details will be stored automatically on the phone in the ngpay application for future access. The guest will also receive the booking details on his phone via SMS.
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