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Technology is rapidly transforming how bags are tracked and transported. One key innovation is enhanced tracking. Airports are rolling out…

Baggage handling is a globe-spanning occupation that ranges from seasonal ramp jobs to full-time aviation careers. Demand for handlers grows…

An on-time flight is generally defined as arriving (or departing) no more than 15 minutes later than scheduled (oag.com)(bts.gov). This…

Baggage handlers face one of the industry’s toughest jobs: heavy physical work and challenging conditions. Even before COVID-19, handlers contended…

Transporting bulky or delicate sports gear (bikes, golf clubs, skis, surfboards, etc.) adds complexity to baggage operations. Most airlines treat…

Once bags are checked and screened, they need to be sent to the right flights. This is what baggage sorting…

Baggage sorting happens in specialized areas of the airport, usually on the airside (secure side) just after screening. After your…

Baggage storage is a safety and scheduling necessity. The “storage” phase refers to how bags are held after being sorted…

At departure, once sorted, bags are placed in containers or carts for each flight. These containers act like temporary storage,…

While most baggage follows the standard flow, some cases are exceptions: These exceptions mean the normal storage rules are tweaked,…