Tagging and Identification: Your luggage is tagged with a barcode and destination information to track it throughout the journey.
Security Screening: Bags are scanned and inspected by security personnel to ensure they meet safety regulations.
Sorting: After screening, luggage is sorted by destination and flight number to ensure it goes on the correct plane.
Transport to Plane: Bags are loaded onto carts or conveyor belts and transported to the appropriate aircraft.
Loading onto Aircraft: Ground crew loads the luggage into the plane's cargo hold, carefully arranging to balance weight distribution.
Flight Transit: During the flight, luggage remains in the cargo hold, often secured with netting or straps.
Leftover Unclaimed Luggage: Unclaimed luggage is stored temporarily and eventually sent to a central location for further handling or auctioned if unclaimed for a long period.
Handling Damaged Luggage: If luggage is damaged, airlines typically handle claims and compensation for repairs or replacements.
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