Lost luggage is a mishap that puts a damper on anyone's travel plans -- be them for business or pleasure. Airports and airlines have been looking for ways to avoid the mishandling of such baggage and wearable technology is proving to be making a vast difference. Introduced on the ramp by SITA Lab, lost luggage has been lessened drastically.
Employees are being outfitted with Google Glass and other wearable technology to help identify suitcases and more in an easier and more convenient manner. Lost luggage may soon be a thing of the past, making the lives of travelers more stress-free. Since airports are full of on-the-go employees, they will be able to stay connected at all times as well through wearable technology, which is beneficial not only for lost luggage services.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Wearable Tech on Ramps
- Airports and airlines are outfitting employees with wearable technology to identify suitcases and reduce the mishandling of baggage.
- Smart Glasses for Luggage Management
- The introduction of smart glasses by SITA Lab has drastically lessened lost luggage incidents in airports, showcasing the potential for wearable tech in luggage management.
- Connected Employees in Airports
- The use of wearable technology not only helps reduce lost luggage, but also enables employees to remain connected and productive while on-the-go in airports.
Sectors Adopting This
- Travel and Tourism
- The travel and tourism industry can benefit from the implementation of wearable tech to enhance customer experience and streamline processes, such as luggage management.
- Technology
- The technology industry has disruptive innovation opportunities to create new and improved wearable devices for the travel industry, such as smart luggage tracking systems.
- Logistics and Transportation
- The logistics and transportation industry stands to benefit from the use of wearable technology in improving efficiency, productivity and reducing errors in baggage handling and management.
