Browsing: Baggage Operations

Introduction Modern commercial aviation depends upon cooperation between airlines. Although passengers often perceive an international journey as a single trip,…

Introduction Over the past two decades, the airline industry has undergone a significant transformation in passenger processing. Traditional check-in counters,…

Introduction One of the fundamental principles of modern aviation security is that checked baggage should not travel without the passenger…

Recommended Practice 1700c (Passenger Services Conference, IATA), formally designated PSC(30)1700c, is the industry recommended practice that governs seat assignment for…

Airlines are racing to replace rigid fare structures with real-time, data-driven pricing. The shift promises sharper offers, higher revenue and…

Introduction Every day, millions of passengers travel on journeys involving connections between two or more flights. Many of these itineraries…

Introduction In the complex environment of modern air travel, baggage must move seamlessly between airlines, terminals and airports. A single…

Introduction Even in an era of barcode tags, RFID and global baggage-messaging systems, a checked bag can still become separated…

Introduction Cabin baggage—items carried by passengers into the aircraft and stored in overhead bins or under seats—travels outside the automated…

Introduction Global baggage standards can only succeed if they are applied consistently at every airport. Local factors—airport layout, national regulations,…