IATA Launches Global Baggage Roadmap
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveler satisfaction. “Baggage is important for travelers. When they check a bag, they expect it to arrive on time. And […]
Ground Handling Priorities: Safety, Baggage, Global Standards and Sustainability
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Nairobi today hosted by Kenya Airways: Embedding safety in every action Driving global standardization Enhancing baggage operations Building a sustainable and inclusive way forward “Ground handling is essential for aviation. It ensures safety, enables efficiency, […]
IATA Condemns Spanish Cabin Baggage Decision
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned a decision by the Spanish government to override European law, remove cabin baggage fees for passengers in Spain and fine airlines EUR 179 million. The move undermines freedom of pricing which is fundamental to consumer choice and competition, a principle that has been long upheld by the European […]
Industry Makes Progress to Reduce Baggage Mishandling, New Survey Reveals
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today 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% […]
Air Canada Customers Can Now Track their Baggage and Mobility Aids while Travelling in Canada
Air Canada introduced a new feature to the Air Canada mobile app to enable customers traveling within Canada to track the progress of their baggage and mobility aid in real time at key points as it moves with them throughout their journey. The new tracking feature is designed to provide travellers with added confidence and […]
ICAO Council revises international guidelines relating to small lithium battery powered electronic devices in checked baggage
The ICAO Council has approved a new amendment addressing international instructions on the carriage of active small lithium battery powered electronic devices in checked baggage. Based on the revised requirement, devices powered by small lithium batteries in checked baggage can stay turned on during the flight, provided their lithium metal battery’s lithium content is less […]
IATA Press Release – Amendment to Provisional Measure 1089/2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wishes to raise its concerns regarding the decision of the House of Representatives to approve an amendment to MP 1089/2021, which will force airlines to include a checked-baggage allowance in all airfares sold in Brazil (domestic and international travel). This decision is a setback in the regulatory evolution of […]
Stansted developing new baggage delivery system
As London Stansted marks two years since the start of its multi-million-pound transformation project, one of its most complex and important projects is progressing at pace behind the scenes. Stansted is investing £59 million in a brand-new baggage delivery system, updating the huge network of conveyor belts, lifts and chutes underneath the main terminal which […]
United Airlines and Marriott Providing Industry’s First Free Baggage Delivery Service
United Polaris premium cabin-class customers who travel from New York/Newark (EWR) to London Heathrow (LHR) and who’ll be staying at select London Marriott-brand properties will enjoy complimentary delivery of their luggage from Heathrow airport to their hotel guest room. This groundbreaking new service option will be available exclusively to those flying from New York/Newark to […]
Qantas have changed their carry-on baggage allowances
Australian airlines have jumped on board the ‘baggage crackdown’ trend over recent months. The traditional 7kg of carry-on luggage plus a handbag per passenger has been reduced to 7kg of carry-on in total per passenger in Australia, which means that your carry-on bag and hand bag must not exceed 7kg in total. However, it seems […]
