Baggage
Tracking
Many airlines have run
RFID trials over the past few years to prove the efficacy of the systems
employed in the air transport environment. Tests have shown first-read
rates of over 99% with RF tags compared to less than 90% for bar code-only
tags.
The additional functionality offered by the re-write function on the IC
allows information to be changed at different points in the airline
system. This makes it possible to hold bags for security checking and
release them for loading when checked, provided the RFID system is linked
to the baggage reconciliation systems. Similarly, RFID is already being
used to track passenger progress through airports, reducing the number of
passengers arriving late at the gate and in so doing ensuring that planes
leave on time.
Benefits
of using RFID system:
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Provides
Current Movement report
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Gives full inventory history
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Easily
Updateable
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Customer Convenience
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Reduces
processing time
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Provides
higher-level security
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Reduces
errors
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Reduces
overall cost of operations
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