BRITISH Airways will launch their new electronic baggage tags this summer.
The airline hopes the new system, known as “TAG”, will speed up check-in time for passengers.
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The electronic tags were first announced in January 2019, according to The Points Guy.
Passengers who use them can attach the luggage tag to the handle of their suitcase.
It will then be synced to a device via the British Airways app.
At the airport, a dedicated check-in desk will allow passengers to scan their own TAG.
This can then be sent straight through to the plane without needing to have it checked and tagged by airport staff.
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Brits can then head to a dedicated check-in queue at the airport
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The tags, which are available to pre-order now, can be used over 3,000 times per person according to the airline.
However, the tags don’t come cheaply – costing £64 to pre-order or £80 from October.
You can only use them on direct flights and they can’t be used to track your bags at the moment.
On the British Airways website, it explains: “TAG is a reusable digital bag tag that seamlessly connects your luggage to your smartphone.
“Simply attach your personal TAG to your luggage before bag drop and link it with your BA app to ensure your details travel with your bag on its journey.
“TAG doesn’t require you to screw-mount it to your luggage or use adhesive materials.
“Instead, it works more like a traditional luggage label, meaning you can transfer it to whichever piece of luggage you choose to travel with.”
Last year, Emirates launched a baggage collection service which would allow passengers to have their suitcases collected at their door and delivered to their hotel.
Costing £68, up to seven bags can be collected and delivered before leaving for the airport.
Brits in a rush can make sure their bag is on the conveyor belt first by putting a fragile sticker on their suitcase, according to experts.
