Alaska Airlines is slated to become the first carrier to launch electronic bag tags to help passengers cut down on the time it takes to drop off luggage at the airport.
flight check-in processLater this year, the Washington-based airline will become the first U.S. passenger carrier to launch the electronic bag tag program, which will effectively make the entire check in-process "almost all off-airport," Charu Jain, Alaska Airlines senior vice president of merchandising and innovation, said.
The time passengers spend dropping off their luggage is expected to drop by 40% as a result of the electronic bag tags. "Not only will travelers with the devices be able to quickly drop-off their luggage, our electronic bag tags will help also reduce lines in our lobbies and give our employees the opportunity to spend more one-on-one time with guests who ask for assistance," Jain added.
Passengers will be able to attach and activate the electronic bag tags from anywhere, eliminating the need to print traditional bag tags at the airport.
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