Baggage tracing and handling system using RFID and IoT for airports

Abstract

Aviation industry is one of the areas which have a strong potential to benefit from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and the Internet of Things (IoT). The most common loopholes experienced in Aviation industry for Baggage Handling are mislaid baggage, lost baggage and damage to belongings. So for providing a better and secure system to the passengers, we have proposed a design of baggage tracing and handling system using smart RFID tags and IoT which is based on cloud server. We have designed a prototype at two locations having both check-in and check-out processes. A more secured algorithm is used for generating tags that are attached to printed baggage label with the details of passenger and airline stored in it. RFID readers in the check-out areas facilitate step tracking of baggage which prevents baggage loss. The baggage's real time position is tracked and stored in a cloud using IoT and unique ID can be retrieved by the passengers wherever and whenever necessary. The same ID can be used while collecting bag at check-out counters. The system provided ensures less consumption of time, security for baggage and is economical hence provides customer satisfaction.