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Every checked bag goes on a complex journey from check-in to claim. In fact, of the 4 billion bags flown each…

Industry-wide baggage rules are set by IATA resolutions, which are binding agreements among member airlines. These resolutions cover everything from…

Alongside hard resolutions, IATA publishes Recommended Practices (RPs) – guidelines that describe best ways to handle baggage operations. These are…

Conflict and war can turn routine air travel into chaos. Airports become military targets or get cut off, flights are…

Baggage handling carries significant financial implications for airlines and airports. It drives dedicated revenue (through fees) and substantial costs (through…

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

Recent years have seen key regulatory updates around baggage rights and tracking, affecting both passengers and carriers. The Montreal Convention…

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

The baggage sector is rapidly adopting new technologies to boost efficiency and traceability. Key innovations include:

Traveling with tennis equipment presents unique challenges. Racquets are long and fragile; tennis bags often carry multiple rackets, shoes, racquet…