Large savings seen from RFID, but implementation is uncertain

At a time when lost and mishandled bags are costing the industry $2.5 billion a year (see item below), airlines collectively could save $768 million annually if passive RFID tags were implemented for baggage handling, replacing barcode tags and scanners, IATA RFID Project Manager Andrew Price said...

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