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starts with the adoption of an up to date
messaging standard.
XML is a messaging standard with an intelligently designed information model.
People and devices can easily read XML,
and it allows superior information integration
between airline operations. Per a report by
IATA, this is an extensible messaging technology, which means that it can be added to
when required by new information or practices. Despite this, XML is standardized and
therefore simple for multiple suppliers to use.
The challenge with this is that all airlines
have implemented the Type B messages for
their baggage operations. Since not all airlines
have started to move to XML, interline and
transfers may be impacted.

Benefits of Adopting XML
There are some key benefits associated with
the adoption of XML, which removes some of

the challenges and barriers with the existing
Type B messaging.
The XML is driven by the use and adoption of the Airline Industry Data Model, which
helps with the definition and the data content.
Coupled with the XML Schema Definition
(XSD), it reduces the overall complexity. In
addition to the adoption of XML, the solution is further future-proofed due to the users'
ability to add and remove content as needed by
the industry. It provides backward compatibility with an adaptable message format.
With the potential to include additional
information, there may also be the need to
secure the data, which can be delivered with
the use of an embedded digital certificate.
In addition to the above, the use of XML
is widely adopted within the digital realm
and used extensively by airlines and airports;
thus, knowledge already exists in many organizations. As a result, there are no proprietary

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airports to significantly increase the number
of read locations throughout the terminal. As
a result, airports will be able to predict luggage
that may be delayed and thereby proactively
start to manage baggage that is "at risk" of not
making it to the aircraft as scheduled.
One of the primary misconceptions is the
current infrastructure needs to be completely
changed. In reality, the RFID complements the
existing solution and can provide a non-impactful route to the adoption of the technology.
With the requirement for Hold Baggage
Screening (HBS), it is now possible to validate
and accurately report the journey through
the screening area and then start identifying
if it is being sent to secondary screening and
potentially tertiary screening.
What does that mean for the bag getting to
the makeup areas within the terminal?
It can start capturing, storing and analyzing
these data points to better predict and manage
the operation.
There are numerous areas where the
industry can start to improve the operation and reduce mishandled baggage. This

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