Airport Industry News
Tiana May
21 May 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new digital platform designed to support the aviation industry’s transition from legacy baggage messaging systems to a more modern data exchange standard.
Announced in Cairo, the new Baggage Community System (BCS) will allow airlines, airports, ground handlers and technology providers to exchange baggage information using both the existing Type B messaging system and the newer Modern Baggage Messaging standard, known as BIX...
