LAX Airport is taking strides to make your flight-boarding process easier.
Our sister station KFI reports that LAX has officially started testing a system for flyers to self-check their bags for the next four to eight months. The system went into effect today in The Tom Bradley International Terminal at aisles B and C in the ticketing lobby.
According to KFI, interim CEO of Los Angeles World Airports, Justin Erbacci said that this is “a seamless, efficient and easy guest experience is key to creating a world-class airport. By integrating state-of-the-art, self-service bag-drop technology and improving each point of the passenger journey, we continue to transform LAX inside and out.”
KFI adds that LAX's officials will be closely monitoring the system for processing times, successful transactions and types of failures. That data will be used to evaluate and later refine the program.
The system can be used by customers flying with Asiana, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa and Norwegian airlines, with Scandinavian Airlines scheduled to be added on Wednesday, airport officials said.
See LAX's official Twitter announcement below:
The report also adds that this self-check-in pilot system will eventually make its way to Air France/KLM, All Nippon Airlines, British Airways, Korean Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Evergreen Airways.
Here's how it works: A passenger must first print their bag tags using either the kiosks located near the front of the ticketing lobby or a smaller “Tag & Fly" unit installed in front of the bag-drop area.
Here are some additional facts:
- Once bags are tagged, travelers will go to the “Drop & Fly" bag-drop unit, which includes a conveyor belt to transfer the bags to the main bag intake system.
- Staff will be at the airport to assist guests in using the technology.
- Guests will scan their boarding pass to access the system.
- If bags are oversize or overweight, staff will direct passengers to their airline's counter to complete their bag check-in.
- Travelers who check in online with a participating airline can also receive a quick-response code that they can scan at the terminal to make their experience faster.
- Signs are posted at the airport that include the names of the participating airlines for those who want to try the new system.
What are your thoughts on this new pilot system?
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