Lufthansa Group has launched a new contactless system for passengers to report delayed baggage, avoiding long queues at busy baggage service counters.

Lufthansa Group has launched a new contactless system for passengers to report delayed baggage, avoiding long queues at busy baggage service counters.
Korean Air has launched a new service on its app which sends out push notifications to inform passengers when their baggage is safely loaded.
BAGTAG has announced the development of the world’s first multi-solution EBT (Electronic Bag Tag) platform, BAGTAG BRIDGE, in partnership with One Bag Tag.
China Southern Airlines passengers on domestic flights from Baiyun International Airport will be able to check in using BAGTAG starting mid-August.
The IATA Annual General Meeting resolved to support the global deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for baggage tracking.
With less than three months until IATA Resolution 753 comes into effect, IATA’s Andrew Price spoke to FTE about the effort to support the industry, the benefits of RFID, and his vision for the future of baggage tracking.
İGA, the contractor and designated operator of Istanbul New Airport, is investing in baggage tracking, bag drop, e-gates and an advanced mobile app.
The Customer Baggage Notification alerts passengers of the status of their checked bags and offers proactive support if luggage has been mishandled.
IATA and Airlines for America have launched a global baggage tracking campaign with the goal of reducing mishandled bags and increasing efficiency.
According to the SITA Baggage Report 2017, the rate of mishandled bags in 2016 was 5.73 per thousand passengers – a 12.25% reduction on 2015.
Qatar Airways has achieved compliance with IATA Resolution 753 at Hamad International Airport more than a year ahead of the deadline.
Samsonite is trialling a new longer battery life and wider range technology called Narrowband-IoT with Vodafone, as an additional option for Track&Go.
Passengers now receive real-time baggage tracking updates via Delta Air Lines’ app, following the investment in RFID technology.
Lufthansa Group’s Dr. Björn Becker reveals to FTE how a range of initiatives – from auto check-in to Bluetooth-based access control – will enhance the customer experience.
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