TCS, I-SEC Technologies to provide first automatic document checking solution for Star Alliance

Tata Consultancy Services, a leading global IT services and business solutions firm, and ICTS International NV, subsidiary I-SEC Technologies will provide global airline alliance, Star Alliance, automatic document checking, aimed at simplifying the complex verification of travel documentation for air travellers.

The Star Alliance network, established in 1997 as a global airline alliance, initiated the development of this automatic document checking software involving experts from 11 of its member carriers.

TCS designed the overall solution and managed the prestigious programme for Star Alliance, while I-SEC Technologies maintains the systems' rule engine database and assisted in designing its concept.

"The automatic document checking solution helps carriers to significantly expedite check-in processes," said Lee Hock Lye, vice president, products and services, Star Alliance. "As airline costs continue to rise, carriers need solutions that reduce cost, improve travel efficiency and boost customer satisfaction; automatic document checking does just this."

Automatic document checking has already been implemented at one leading Star Alliance member carrier. Additional Star Alliance member carriers are presently working on future implementation schedules. This state-of-the-art solution will reduce the time for passenger check-in and help airlines avoid immigration fines.

S Sukanya, global head, travel, transportation and hospitality industry solution unit, said, "We are proud to partner with Star Alliance in this initiative. In 2005, we helped Star become the first global alliance to allow inter-airline upgrades across its carriers. TCS is now continuing its pioneering partnership to deliver an innovative, cutting edge automatic document checking solution that reduces airline costs and improves traveler satisfaction."