The report SITA highlights the European airlines that have made the greatest progress in baggage management. This improvement is an essential element in guaranteeing a smoother, more satisfying travel experience for passengers.
European airlines' progress in baggage handling
European airlines have considerably improved their management of luggage in recent years, according to the latest SITAa company specializing in information technology for air transport. The report highlights a significant reduction in the rate of mishandled baggage despite an increase in passenger numbers.
Reducing mishandled baggage rates
Since 2007, European airlines have reduced the rate of mishandled baggage from 16.6 per 1,000 checked bags to 10.6 by 2023. However, this rate is still higher than those observed in the USA and the Asia-Pacific region. The measures implemented by European airlines demonstrate their commitment to improving baggage handling efficiency. luggage.
Comparison with other regions
In 2023, U.S. airlines maintained a rate of poor baggage handling of 5.8 per 1,000. The Asia-Pacific region stands out with just 3.04 mishandled bags per 1,000. This trend underlines the need for European airlines to continue refining their methods to achieve more comparable levels.
The role of automated technology
The significant drop in mishandled baggage is largely attributable to the automated technology. Many airlines have introduced features enabling passengers to track their baggage digitally via airline apps. By 2023, 32% of passengers were using their mobile devices to track their luggage.
Persistent challenges
Despite improvements, challenges remain, including transfer errors, faulty loading, and mislabeling. Digitization efforts and the use of state-of-the-artartificial intelligence and computer vision are key to overcoming these obstacles. With only 58% of airlines and 66% of airports sharing baggage data, much remains to be done for optimal management.
Key statistics from the SITA report
| Causes of mishandled luggage | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Poor baggage transfer | 46% |
| Loading fault | 16% |
| Problems with ticketing/luggage exchange/security | 14% |
| Airport/customs/weather/weight/space problems | 8% |
| Loading error | 8% |
| Poor management on arrival | 4% |
| Labeling error | 4% |
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