Evaluation of operating efficiency of the baggage handling system, depending on the damage of identification labels

The authors investigated the impact of anti-pandemic measures on the function of the Baggage Handling System (BHS). Disinfection procedures can damage the bag tag (BT) used to identify and sort luggage. Data obtained from a standard literature search were used to construct a 3D simulation in the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation 15 software. The simulation showed that decreasing the success rate of BT automatic scanning produces increasing the need of manual scanning. It can eventually result in the formation of additional bottlenecks, identification problems, and the loss of luggage. This consequently leads to further delays in the handling of luggage (flights). It also considerable increases the possibility of transmission of the corona virus (COVID disease) due to additional human contact, and in addition to increased costs due to the need to expand manual scanning workplaces. Considering all factors, it is recommended to look for suitable disinfection methods with no damage to the BT along with other BHS components.