The IATA Resolution 753 implementation guide (attached Joint IATA-A4A Baggage Tracking Implementation Guide_February 2017.pdf) defines the tracking points shown below. To support this the following time elements have been defined:
| Element | Where | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| BACIT | 1 | The "Bag Actual Checked In Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag was checked and delivered to the baggage handling system. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagChecked". This should occur when it is impossible for the passenger to decide not to check the baggage after all. It is however possible for the bag to be rejected for technical reasons (too long). Always UTC. |
| BABFT | Between 3 and 5 | |
| BEBFT | Between 3 and 5 | The Bag Estimated BHS Finish Time is the DateTimeUTC when the baggage handling system estimates that the bag will be finished and ready for further handling. This will typically be, for baggage handling systems with sorting, when the bag is placed in a bin. This is an estimate for the BagEventCode "BagToBhsBin". Always UTC. |
| BAOAT | 7 | |
| BAUAT | 8 | |
| BAOBT | 11 | The Bag Actual On Belt Time is the DateTimeUTC when the bag actually is placed on the baggage belt/carousel and soon will be ready for pick up by the passenger. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagOnBelt". Always UTC. |
| BETPT | 12 | The Bag Actual On Belt Time is the DateTimeUTC when the bag actually is placed on the baggage belt/carousel and soon will be ready for pick up by the passenger. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagOnBelt". Always UTC. |
| BATPT | 12 |
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