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Business<br />
Permanent bag tags<br />
1<br />
Permanent bag tag is a reusable tag that<br />
incorporates the Near Field Communication<br />
(NFC) and/or Radio Frequency Identification<br />
(RFID) technology designed to replace the<br />
traditional paper bag tag. While it is not a brand new<br />
concept, the tag does its trick by improving baggage<br />
handling experience by allowing easy tracking. It is, in<br />
fact, a tag that can be used even in the smallest airports in<br />
the world.<br />
A permanent bag tag called ViewTag, which satisfies IATA’s<br />
standard is now being trialled by British Airways. The tag<br />
offers better data integrity and allow readers to read the tag<br />
at a distance of up to 15 metres.<br />
Home-printed bag tags<br />
2<br />
Although permanent bag tags are convenient,<br />
not all airlines will adopt this method and<br />
similarly not all passengers will fancy this sort<br />
of technology. An alternative to this is the homeprinted<br />
bag tag which is already being used by Iberia (Spain)<br />
and Billund Airport (Denmark). The main benefit of home-printed<br />
bag tag is that it enables passengers to print out their own<br />
bag tags for their check-in baggage to speed up the check-in<br />
process. In a way, it allows passengers to have control over<br />
how to best enhance their own travelling experience. This<br />
would certainly satisfy even the most demanding of travellers<br />
as it reduces the queuing times at the airport.<br />
Baggage delivery<br />
3<br />
Going on a long vacation and not liking the idea<br />
of travelling in a public transport lugging in three to<br />
four bags? Stress less, there is an alternative. If you<br />
are flying to and from London, you will find a<br />
baggage delivery service called AirPortr helpful. The service enables<br />
you to have your bags delivered directly to your respective hotel<br />
once you land and from your hotel to the airport for the return<br />
journey. All you have to do is either book in advance via a<br />
smartphone or register for the service. Plus, you can even track the<br />
status of your bag from your mobile and receive an SMS notification<br />
once it has been delivered. Needless to say, baggage delivery<br />
allows you as a traveller with more flexibility and time to do what<br />
you want to with less stress and burden, whether it is to attend an<br />
important business meeting or visit London’s many tourist attractions.<br />
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