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RFID Tests Prove Tangible ROI for Airline Baggage Tracking

ODIN’s testing shows RFID accuracy at 99.9 percent vs. less than 90 percent for barcode

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

The airline industry now has another well documented use for radio frequency identification (RFID) – baggage tracking. For the first time, several RFID tags designed specifically for airline baggage tracking provided nearly 100% read accuracy across global RFID frequency testing. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), each piece of lost luggage costs between $90 and $100 in direct costs. In an effort to help airlines and airports choose the optimal tags and eliminat...

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