Baggage Information eXchange (BIX) is an IATA messaging standard based on the Airline Industry Data Model (AIDM), designed to improve the efficiency, reliability and interoperability of baggage handling operations across the aviation industry. This is based on internet standard protocol (XML, JSON) instead of the antiquated Type-B messaging (teletypes were originally written by punching holes into a…

What is it? IATA Resolution 753 requires airlines to track checked baggage. Airlines must record the location of baggage at four key points and share data among partner airlines. Many also share this information with their passengers. How is it done? Airlines must collect and verify data at the following points when baggage custody or status changes: Check-in…

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is a national regulatory authority under the administration of the Ministry of Transport and serves as the competent department of China's civil aviation industry. Its core responsibilities include: formulating development plans, policies and industry standards for the civil aviation sector drafting relevant laws and regulations supervising civil…