Can I/How to remove RFID baggage tag?
Aug 9, 2018, 9:21 pm
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Aug 12, 2018, 1:01 pm
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All DL bag tags have one. It's in the actual bag tag. Usually when DL gets a bag with anon-rfid tag it simply put the rfid sticker over part of the existing tag. However some handlers slap it on the side of the bag like HKIA does.
Aug 13, 2018, 12:34 pm
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Maybe they're applying these at certain stations, but it doesn't appear to be system wide.
Aug 13, 2018, 12:49 pm
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I've never seen one on one of my bags. Trust me, I would notice, and I still have a tag from last week. I used to manage baggage systems globally for another of the US3. We toyed with RFID tags back then, but they were too expensive at $.09. Also the infrastructure (perhaps a bigger cost) was only in place at two airports I can think of: HKG and LAS. I suspect the infrastructure has come along, but it would make more sense to scan a bag into a bin or a cart instead of outfitting every bag with a non-reusable tag.
Maybe they're applying these at certain stations, but it doesn't appear to be system wide.
Maybe they're applying these at certain stations, but it doesn't appear to be system wide.
https://news.delta.com/iata-follows-...ag-tag-mandate
"The cost of an individual RFID-inlayed bag tag is estimated at US 3-5 cents apiece"
https://www.google.com/search?q=delta+rfid+tags
Aug 13, 2018, 12:53 pm
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I've never seen one on one of my bags. Trust me, I would notice, and I still have a tag from last week. I used to manage baggage systems globally for another of the US3. We toyed with RFID tags back then, but they were too expensive at $.09. Also the infrastructure (perhaps a bigger cost) was only in place at two airports I can think of: HKG and LAS. I suspect the infrastructure has come along, but it would make more sense to scan a bag into a bin or a cart instead of outfitting every bag with a non-reusable tag.
Maybe they're applying these at certain stations, but it doesn't appear to be system wide.
Maybe they're applying these at certain stations, but it doesn't appear to be system wide.
Aug 13, 2018, 3:00 pm
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I have no idea how widespread it is, but I thought it was pretty common.
https://news.delta.com/iata-follows-...ag-tag-mandate
"The cost of an individual RFID-inlayed bag tag is estimated at US 3-5 cents apiece"
https://www.google.com/search?q=delta+rfid+tags
https://news.delta.com/iata-follows-...ag-tag-mandate
"The cost of an individual RFID-inlayed bag tag is estimated at US 3-5 cents apiece"
https://www.google.com/search?q=delta+rfid+tags
Even at 3 cents a piece (I'll assume they get a discount for their volume), DL probably checks a half million or so bags per day. It adds up.
Aug 13, 2018, 4:51 pm
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Unless the check-in is operated by another airline like AF and KL out of CDG/AMS, I believe DL is using them on international stations as well.
Aug 13, 2018, 6:52 pm
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The RFID chip tag, for when bags come in without one embedded in bag tag can be hit or miss. However normally a RFID chip tag is applied once DL gets possession of bag. Most times to the actual bag tag, but sometimes on the actual bag.
Aug 13, 2018, 7:38 pm
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I have no idea how widespread it is, but I thought it was pretty common.
https://news.delta.com/iata-follows-...ag-tag-mandate
"The cost of an individual RFID-inlayed bag tag is estimated at US 3-5 cents apiece"
https://www.google.com/search?q=delta+rfid+tags
https://news.delta.com/iata-follows-...ag-tag-mandate
"The cost of an individual RFID-inlayed bag tag is estimated at US 3-5 cents apiece"
https://www.google.com/search?q=delta+rfid+tags
Every bag I've checked in at least the past year that originated with DL had an RFID tag. You can usually see or feel the antenna when you rip the tag off.