Automated handling systems move baggage through a mechanical network from check-in to sorting and loading areas., Luggage is sometimes lost between check-in and aircraft loading., Airport operations teams respond to demand by distributing staff, gates and screening resources efficiently., During busy periods, airports face long queues and overcrowding., Airports spread arrivals and departures over time., Too many flights arrive or depart at the same time, causing congestion., Staff double-check baggage tags and routing codes so that luggage isn’t sent to the wrong flight or destination., Baggage is sometimes loaded onto the wrong aircraft., Ground crews may remove baggage or cargo from the aircraft to ensure it meets safety and balance requirements., Aircraft exceed weight limits, creating safety risks., E-gates scan biometric passports to give passengers official permission to proceed., There aren’t enough staff to check passports manually.

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