Baggage Lost and Found Operations
Provide quality services and execute appropriate actions to ensure timely delivery and recovery of lost baggage
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Ground Handling Services and Operations
Levels
Attend to lost baggage enquiries and carry out checks to identify incorrectly loaded baggage
Attend to customer queries regarding lost baggage
Report lost baggage to relevant authorities
Perform checks on station and baggage storage areas for stray or lost baggage
Utilise RFID scanners to identify incorrectly loaded baggage
Prepare reports for lost or found baggage
Retrieve lost and found baggage from incoming flights
Transport baggage to baggage lost and found storage areas
Track lost baggage and arrange for the delivery
Attend to escalated customer queries regarding lost baggage
Process minor claims for lost or damaged baggage
Conduct checks on reports and maintain records for lost baggage
Initiate tracing procedures for passengers’ lost baggage
Utilise BRS to track locations of lost baggage
Update passengers on the progress of search and delivery of lost baggage
Arrange for delivery of lost baggage to customers
Coordinate with overseas airports’ baggage services teams
Process major claims for lost or damaged baggage
Coordinate with overseas airports’ baggage services teams to arrange for air transport and recovery of lost baggage
Review lost baggage reports and records to ensure adherence to documentation standards
Conduct research on new baggage tracking systems and propose implementation of new systems to relevant stakeholders
Develop measures to mitigate future baggage lost and found occurrences
Analyse cost impact of lost baggage and baggage recovery activities
Develop plans to minimise cost impact of lost baggage and baggage recovery activities
Identify new trends and technologies in baggage tracking and determine feasibility of implementing new technologies for the organisation
Analyse causes of lost baggage and develop plans to mitigate future occurrences
Collaborate with airport authorities and other relevant stakeholders to determine standards for baggage recovery activities