Browsing: Baggage Build

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

“Baggage build” is the final step where checked bags are loaded onto the correct airplane. Its purpose is to complete…

Baggage build takes place on the airside ramp, right next to the aircraft. Once bags arrive sorted and stored in…

Advances in technology and process will change baggage build in coming years. One trend is greater automation: some airports are…

Not every bag makes it into the hold at the expected time. The most common exception is “flight cut-off”: airlines…