IATA Survey Reveals Industry Makes Progress to Reduce Baggage Mishandling

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released “a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking.” Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines and 94 airports reveals that: •    44% of airlines have fully implemented Resolution 753 and a further 41% are in progress •   …

It is Time to Rebuild Passenger Confidence in Checked Baggage

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Recently, I was on a flight that was severely delayed with most passengers trying to bring their luggage into the cabin. There was simply no space on board. The flight ended up leaving more than an hour late. No doubt fears of their bags being misplaced or long delays waiting at the baggage carousel were weighing heavily on most passengers’ …