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

IATA Resolution 753 (published in 2013, effective June 2018) establishes the industry rule that airlines must monitor and share the…

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

Baggage tracking is the practice of monitoring each checked bag’s location and status throughout its journey. Airlines and airports keep…

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…

In the world of modern aviation, the timely and secure delivery of baggage to departing aircraft is a silent cornerstone…

Every airline passenger knows the thrill of boarding a plane, but few realize the synchronized ballet happening below the wing.…

Checked baggage is accepted in many places – not just at airport counters. Traditionally, you hand luggage to an airline…

Check-in is a busy step with a few common hiccups. One frequent problem is poor-quality bag tags. Weak printers or…