In a bylined feature for Emirates Projects, Andrei Iacobita, Managing Director at IESYS, explains why a baggage handling system’s (BHS) reliability comes down to one thing: correctly identifying every bag from check-in through to aircraft loading. The article cites IATA’s global baggage tracking survey, which found barcode scanning — the technology behind ATR systems — is the standard used in 73% of airports worldwide, driven by its reliability, compatibility with existing BHS infrastructure, and the traceability requirements introduced by IATA Resolution 753 in 2018.