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Each of these developments shows the baggage sector’s deep impact on airline operations worldwide – from costs and policies to…

When you hand over your checked baggage, it doesn’t just sit around – it goes on a journey through a…

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…

Airports are marvels of human engineering, but behind the sleek terminals and high-tech check-in counters lies a world where safety…

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,…

Defining Mishandled Baggage: The industry classifies mishandled baggage as any checked bag that fails to arrive on time at its…

Airlines and airports can track bags using several different technologies. Here are common options: Overall, many bags today are tracked…