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Market Position and Product Profile Crane Departure Control System, usually referred to as Crane DCS, is Hitit’s web-based airline departure-control platform. It can operate either as the airport-processing component of the wider Crane PAX Passenger Service System or as a standalone DCS connected to an external reservation system. That standalone capability is an important market differentiator. Many enterprise products are sold primarily as part of a complete Passenger Service System migration. Hitit explicitly positions Crane DCS so that an airline may adopt it with Crane PAX or connect it to another airline core reservation platform. This gives carriers more flexibility…

Introduction One of the fundamental principles of modern aviation security is that checked baggage should not travel without the passenger to whom it belongs. This concept, commonly known as Passenger/Baggage Reconciliation (PBR) or Positive Passenger Bag Match (PPBM), has become an essential safeguard against unlawful interference with civil aviation. Every day, millions of bags are accepted, screened, loaded, transferred, and delivered across the global airline network. Throughout this journey, airlines must ensure that each checked bag remains correctly associated with its passenger and that any discrepancy is identified before aircraft departure. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formalized this operational…

Market Position and Product Profile Navitaire New Skies is an integrated Passenger Service System designed primarily for low-cost, ultra-low-cost and hybrid airlines. It combines reservations, inventory, pricing, ancillary sales, passenger servicing and departure-control functions within one commercial platform. Unlike Amadeus Altéa and SabreSonic, which originated in the traditional network-carrier environment, New Skies was developed around the operating model of airlines that favour: New Skies is therefore not merely a less expensive alternative to an enterprise DCS. Its data model, commercial logic and workflow philosophy were shaped by low-cost airline requirements. The platform has nevertheless expanded beyond pure point-to-point operations. It…

Resolution 744 defines a collaborative framework within global aviation: the establishment of Local Baggage Committees (LBCs) at airport level. These committees bring together airlines, ground handlers, and airport authorities into a single operational forum focused on improving baggage handling performance. Rather than imposing technical rules, the resolution formalizes cooperation. It ensures that all stakeholders involved in baggage operations work collectively to monitor performance, resolve issues, and implement improvements in a structured and consistent way. At its core, Resolution 744 recognizes that baggage handling is a shared responsibility, requiring coordination across multiple organizations operating within the same airport ecosystem. Origin and…

Resolution 745 defines one of the most critical safety rules in aviation: the strict prohibition of dangerous goods in passenger baggage. It mandates that any item classified as hazardous under international regulations must not be accepted in either checked or carry-on baggage unless specifically permitted under controlled conditions. In practice, this means that explosives, flammable substances, corrosives, toxic materials, and other hazardous items must be identified and refused at the point of acceptance. The resolution ensures that all airlines apply a consistent global standard aligned with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. This rule transforms baggage handling into a critical safety…

Resolution 745a is an IATA Passenger Services Conference baggage resolution titled Acceptance of Firearms and Other Weapons and Small Caliber Ammunition. It provides a standardized international policy for when and how checked baggage containing firearms, weapons, or ammunition may be accepted by airlines. In practice, Resolution 745a permits small arms and ammunition to travel in checked bags only if the items are properly declared, unloaded, and suitably packed, while prohibiting loaded or unauthorized weapons. This means that a passenger travelling with a properly stowed hunting rifle or pistol, together with limited quantities of small-arms cartridges, may check the weapon as…

Resolution 745b standardizes the handling of battery-powered wheelchairs and other mobility aids in air transport. It establishes a global framework ensuring that such essential equipment is accepted as checked baggage, provided it is made safe for transport. In practice, this means passengers who rely on powered mobility aids can travel across airlines without facing inconsistent rules or unexpected refusals. The resolution reinforces accessibility by ensuring that necessary equipment accompanies the passenger throughout the journey. At the same time, it integrates safety requirements by aligning with dangerous goods handling principles, particularly in relation to battery-powered devices. Purpose and Context The purpose…

Pooling of Baggage (IATA Resolution 746) is an industry rule that allows two or more travelers on the same flight to combine their checked baggage allowances. In practice, when a group of passengers such as a family or tour group checks in together at the same time and place, they may pool their free baggage allowances into one combined total. Under this rule, the lead passenger’s ticket is annotated with the total number of pieces and combined weight for the group, while each other passenger in the group is issued an individual baggage claim check marked with a pooling indicator.…

Recommended Practice 1700c (Passenger Services Conference, IATA), formally designated PSC(30)1700c, is the industry recommended practice that governs seat assignment for passengers with disabilities (PWD), passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), and their safety assistants (also referred to as escorts). It is classified as Type B and carries an indefinite expiry. The practice was updated as part of the Passenger Accessibility Process Task Force (PAPTF) work under the Travel Standards Board, with changes submitted and adopted through the Passenger Standards Conference processes (notably the 2021 cycles). Its core purpose is to ensure that seat assignments for PWDs and their safety assistants facilitate…

Airlines are racing to replace rigid fare structures with real-time, data-driven pricing. The shift promises sharper offers, higher revenue and a better match between what passengers want and what carriers can sell. Yet the same technology that unlocks this value carries a quiet but serious legal danger: algorithmic systems can produce collusive-like outcomes without any human ever agreeing to fix prices. This article explains the risk in plain terms, shows exactly when and why it crosses into unlawfulness, and sets out what airlines can and should do—both to stay compliant and to capture the legitimate commercial upside. The Conceptual Process:…