The iTravel patent covers the use of an NFC-enabled iPhone for buying an airline ticket, checking in baggage and passing through security.

Read the rest of Apple awarded patent for mobile airline ticketing and travel service at NFC World.

1. Apple plans NFC-based airline ticketing plus unmanned airport check-in and security processes
2. Apple awarded payments tracking patent
3. Apple planning role as mobile Trusted Service Manager?

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