The aviation industry soared back in 2023, hitting a record 5.2 billion passengers - surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Now, the focus is on making your airport experience hassle-free by revolutionizing baggage handling. Picture this: full automation and total visibility from check-in to collection, giving you peace of mind and control over your
luggage journey.
How's it happening? Through cutting-edge tech like AI and computer vision, and a big push for self-service options such as biometrics and touchless systems, all aimed at streamlining operations.
Here's a sneak peek into what's hot in this year's report:
- We are expecting a smoother bag recovery thanks to data collection and sharing initiatives adopted by 93% of airports at bag delivery and 95% of airlines at bag collection.
- Good news: the industry's really stepped up its game, slashing the mishandling rate to just 6.9 per thousand passengers in 2024.
- Get ready for more hands-free travel: Airports and airlines are investing heavily in touchless self-service baggage processes, with 66% of airlines and 88% of airports adopting this technology.
Curious for more? Dive into the full report to stay ahead of the curve on the latest trends and challenges shaping the aviation industry!
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Baggage IT Insights 2023
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