Originally Posted by
twitch76
I would think (perhaps incorrectly) that the barcode actually links to a unique bag ID, which queries a database that identifies the routing. Rerouting the bag doesn’t need a new tag, just an update to the database. If so, it should be fine as long as baghandlers scan the barcode and follow the instructions in their screens, instead of relying on the printed IATA codes.
Moving to something non standard strikes me as a terrible idea. If the bag ever ends up in the hands of anyone other than an AS agent they will have no idea what to do with it.
That barcode needs to be identical to what a printed barcode would be. "Standard" trumps "better" here.