The International Air Transport Association conducted a survey on baggage tracking, finding that 44pc of airports have fully implemented Resolution 753, with 41pc in the process of doing so.
IATA Resolution 753 on baggage tracking made it mandatory for all airline members to track baggage at four mandatory points throughout the journey, yet the mishandled baggage rate has continued to increase, adversely affecting the brand reputation of the airlines and airports in question.
75pc of surveyed airports have the capability for Resolution 753 baggage tracking, with optical barcode scanning being the dominant technology
Between 2007 and 2022, baggage mishandling decreased by nearly 60pc due to the adoption of Resolution 753, although a report by SITA last year noted a surge in mishandling rates attributed to the resumption of international flights post-Covid-19, and other factors.
Monika Mejstrikova, IATA director ground operations, said: “tracking bags at acceptance, loading, transfer and delivery will give the industry the data it needs to improve. Tracking reduces overall mishandlings and helps airlines reunite mishandled bags with their owners even faster. With 44 per cent of airlines already fully implementing Resolution 753 tracking and a further 41 per cent in progress, travellers can have even more confidence that their bags will be at the carousel on arrival. Adopting modern messaging is the equivalent of implementing a new standard, intelligible language for use by airlines, airports, and ground handling staff so they can effectively communicate about passenger luggage. In addition to helping reduce the number of mishandled bags implementation also sets the stage for ongoing innovations in baggage management systems.”
