How RFID can reduce mishandling rates and enable greater data sharing

IATA and RAIN RFID Alliance are working together to help airlines and airports use RAIN RFID technology to track and trace bags. In 2018, IATA updated the RFID standard “Recommended Practice 1740c – Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Specifications for Interline Baggage” to reflect the latest developments in technology. The type of RFID that is used extensively in the aviation industry is passive Class 1 Gen 2 Ultra High Frequency (UHF), otherwise known or marketed as RAIN RFID. This type of RFID produces a very low energy signal when tracking bags throughout airport processes – without interfering with any aircraft systems. Additionally, the tag is ‘passive’ until it is ‘interrogated’ by a reader.