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GROUND OPERATIONS 2. Baggage Service Airlines are liable to passengers for mishandled/lost baggage. A delay in handling departure baggage may result in delayed departure of flights. This area handles baggage related activities. What are some of the things they do? - Baggage weighing, tagging of bags - Sortation of bags - Baggage screening - Transport baggage from terminal to aircraft and vice-versa - Load and unload baggage - Transfer baggage to claim belts - Handle transfer and ensure they reach the departing aircraft on-time - Ensure transfer baggage are not mixed up - Trace lost baggage - Provide Early bag check-in services - Ensure bags are not damaged