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...  Design Recommendations: The document did not yield any useful information on this subject. o Transference / Applicability to the U.S.: Information is generally applicable to U.S.
From page 69...
...  Regulatory: Security issues with local agency require positive identification of passengers with bag at induction of the bag into the system. Currently, regulatory concerns are impediment to implementing self-tagging in France.
From page 70...
... o Transference / Applicability to the U.S.: Information from the interview is thought to be generally applicable to U.S. installations.
From page 71...
... d) Interviewee: General Manager, IER o Synopsis: IER manufacturers bag tags and sells to airlines and airports.
From page 72...
... o Transference / Applicability to the U.S.: Information from the interview is thought to be generally applicable to U.S. installations.
From page 73...
... - Self-tagging implemented at Schiphol and now being expanded there. Company did a trial with two units, that trial is being expanded.
From page 74...
... standardized. Airlines with restricted environments, such as Air New Zealand, can invest in RFID infrastructure.
From page 75...
... - Kiosks are located in areas of airlines implementing self-tagging. BAA CUSS kiosks can print bag tags for the Air Canada system, and SAS uses dedicated kiosks in their area.
From page 76...
... - BAA sees significant potential and wants a home based carrier to adopt self-tagging. - BAA is considering off-site locations for bag drop off and self-tagging.
From page 77...
...  Design Recommendations: The interview did not yield any useful information on this subject. o Transference / Applicability to the U.S.: Information from the interview is thought to be generally applicable to U.S.
From page 78...
... self-tagging. He noted that the airport would like to do a trial for self-tagging, but needs two airlines to participate.
From page 79...
...  Design Recommendations: The interview did not yield any useful information on this subject. o Transference / Applicability to the U.S.: Information from the interview is thought to be generally applicable to U.S.
From page 80...
... o Synopsis: The airport has both common and dedicated use. The primary airline has a two-step process, self-service kiosks for check-in, and agent-assisted bag drop.
From page 81...
... o Synopsis: The airline has done some research and limited trials. There are no current plans for further trials or implementation although there is still interest at the airline.

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