Baggage process and data elements - airport perspective

The "Bag Tag Generated Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag tag was generated (printed). This will typically result in the generation of a bag source message (BSM). BTGRT corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagTagGenerated". Always UTC.

Not all bag tags printed are actually used on baggage that are checked

The "Bag First Check in Attempt Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag first was attempted checked in. For most bags this will be the same as BACIT as they do not experience a BagRejected event. This corresponds to the first "BagChecked" or "BagCheckInAttempt" BagEventCode. Always UTC.

A BagCheckInAttempt can happen several times for a bag, typically from a self service baggage drop (SBD).

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.

A BagRejected can happen several times for a bag, typically from a self service baggage drop (SBD).

The "Bag Accepted By BHS Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag was checked and delivered to the baggage handling system (BHS). This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagAcceptedByBhs". The bag is now under the control of the BHS and can't be accessed by the passenger. Always UTC.

The "Bag To First Security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the first security screening of the bag started. This corresponds to the first BagEventCode "BagToSecScreen". Multiple security screenings of a bag is possible, but will not change BTFST. Always UTC.

The "Bag To Automatic Security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the (first) automatic security screening of the bag started. This corresponds to the (first) BagEventCode "BagToSecScreen" for an automatic security screening. Multiple security screenings of a bag is possible, but will not change BTAST. Always UTC.

The "Bag To Manual Security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the (first) manual security scan of the bag started. This corresponds to the (first) BagEventCode "BagToSecScreen" for a manual security screening. Multiple security screenings of a bag is possible, but will not change BTMST. Always UTC.

The "Bag To L1 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 1 security scan of the bag started. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagToSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 1 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag To L2 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 2 security scan of the bag started. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagToSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 2 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag To L3 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 3 security scan of the bag started. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagToSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 3 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag To L4 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 4 security scan of the bag started. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagToSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 4 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag To L5 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 5 security scan of the bag started. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagToSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 5 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag From Last Security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the security screening of the bag is finished. This corresponds to the last BagEventCode "BagFromSecScreen". Multiple security scans of a bag is possible, all should update BFLST. Always UTC.

The "Bag From Automatic Security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the (last) automatic security screening of the bag finished. This corresponds to the (last) BagEventCode "BagFromSecScreen" for automatic security screening. Multiple security screenings of a bag is possible, all should update BFAST. Always UTC.

The "Bag From Manual Security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the (last) manual security screening of the bag finished. This corresponds to the (last) BagEventCode "BagFromSecScreen" for a manual security screening. Multiple manual security screenings of a bag is possible, all should update BFMST. Always UTC.

The "Bag From L1 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 1 security scan of the bag finished. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagFromSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 1 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag From L2 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 2 security scan of the bag finished. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagFromSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 2 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag From L3 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 3 security scan of the bag finished. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagFromSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 3 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag From L4 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 4 security scan of the bag finished. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagFromSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 4 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag From L5 security screening Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the Level 5 security scan of the bag finished. This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagFromSecScreen", with some additional information (typically BagEventLocation) identifying it as a Level 5 security screening. Always UTC.

The "Bag Tag Generated Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag tag was generated (printed). This will typically result in the generation of a bag source message (BSM). BTGRT corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagTagGenerated". Always UTC.

With multi level security this can occur several times.

The "Bag To Manual Coding station Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag first enters a manual coding station (MCS). This corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagToMCS". Multiple visits to MCS by a bag is possible, but will not change BTMCT. Always UTC.

The event can occur several times, but will not update the timestam.

The "Bag From Manual Coding station Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag enters a manual coding station (MCS) for the last time. This corresponds to the last BagEventCode "BagFromMCS". Multiple visits to MCS by a bag is possible. Each visit will update the BFMCT. Always UTC.

This can occur several times. The timestamp is updated each time.

The "Bag Tag Generated Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag tag was generated (printed). This will typically result in the generation of a bag source message (BSM). BTGRT corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagTagGenerated". Always UTC.

Most likely only once.

The "Bag Tag Generated Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag tag was generated (printed). This will typically result in the generation of a bag source message (BSM). BTGRT corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagTagGenerated". Always UTC.

Most likely only once.

The "Bag Tag Generated Time" is the DateTimeUTC when the bag tag was generated (printed). This will typically result in the generation of a bag source message (BSM). BTGRT corresponds to the BagEventCode "BagTagGenerated". Always UTC.

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.

It is rare to have this timestamp.