Originally Posted by
sailingdane
Because it is more than annoying that I don't have my things and don't know if I will ever get them back. And with such a system there would be a better chance of finding the bags and getting them back to the customers. The customers would be happier and the airlines would have to pay less money in reimbursements.
But if the cost of implementation and operating the system outweighs the cost of reimbursements, there is no incentive for an airline to implement such a system.
As with any "enhancements" that increase the cost of a ticket, most people will turn to the airline with the cheaper price and, in this case, most will not notice any difference.