BAGTAG
BAGTAG, a Copenhagen company founded in 2016, makes electronic bag tags that replace single-use paper labels.
With 11 to 50 staff and a 12 million US dollar Series A, it runs a platform airlines can join without building their own electronic tag systems, a version for crews, and BAGTAG Flex for passengers, who can tag bags before reaching the airport. The register holds no named, dated airline deployment and has not verified its AI claims.
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Products & Solutions
3 productsBAGTAG Flex
The BAGTAG Flex is a batteryless electronic bag tag (EBT) hardware device for airline passengers. It replaces the single-use paper baggage label with a reusable, permanent device.
Eliminates the need for single-use paper bag tags, removes mandatory queuing at airport check-in desks for tag printing, and reduces baggage mishandling through higher RFID readability. Addresses IATA baggage roadmap goals for paperless check-in.
- Batteryless, powered entirely by NFC signal from passenger smartphone during label update
- ePaper display showing flight and passenger information
- RFID chip for scanning at bag drop, transfer, and arrival points
- NFC-based label update (no Bluetooth required for current-generation device)
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- High-impact and scratch-resistant cover lens
- Flexibly attached to any bag via secure strap
- Lifetime warranty, BAGTAG replaces broken devices
- End-to-end encrypted data transfer
- Compatible with self-service bag drop kiosks and manned check-in desks
- Fully customisable with airline branding (custom colour and logo)
- Accepted by all airlines connected to the BAGTAG platform
Technical specifications (7)
- Display: ePaper (electronic paper)
- Power: Batteryless; NFC-powered during label update only
- Wireless: NFC (Near Field Communication) for label transfer
- Identification: RFID chip
- Cover: High-impact, scratch-resistant lens
- Compliance: Fully compliant with all regulations due to batteryless design
- Security: End-to-end encrypted data transfer; NXP 7001C Secure Element used in earlier-generation device
- Described as fully compliant with all aviation safety regulations for carry-on and checked baggage (batteryless design)
BAGTAG EBT Platform
The BAGTAG EBT Platform is a cloud-based, plug-and-play software platform that connects airlines, passengers, and electronic bag tag device manufacturers. It serves as the central backend enabling digital baggage check-in.
Removes the need for each airline to build bespoke electronic bag tag infrastructure. Provides a single interoperable platform connecting multiple airlines and multiple hardware devices, enabling rapid onboarding (weeks) for new airline partners and immediate access to the existing BAGTAG user base.
- Plug-and-play EBT platform connecting airlines and EBT manufacturers
- DCS integration supporting Amadeus Altea (off-the-shelf, requires only LSS user, no WSAP needed) and other DCS providers via custom integration
- BAGTAG App Framework, complete, customisable UI that airlines can embed in their own native mobile app (passenger or crew)
- Multi-device compatibility, supports BAGTAG Flex, BagID devices, and RIMOWA eTags
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- Enables in-app baggage check-in for passengers and crew
- Native integration support or in-house integration team available during airline onboarding
- Airline onboarding achievable within weeks
- Actively maintained and secured software
Technical specifications (4)
- DCS connectivity: Amadeus Altea (off-the-shelf), plus custom integrations for other DCS providers
- Integration type: Plug-and-play; BAGTAG App Framework deliverable for airline app embedding
- Security: Chip-to-cloud scheme; NXP 7001C Secure Element in earlier-generation hardware; end-to-end encryption
- Multi-device: Compatible with first-generation BAGTAG (NFC), BAGTAG Flex (batteryless NFC), BagID, RIMOWA eTag
BAGTAG Crew Solution
A dedicated electronic bag tag application and workflow designed for airline crew members. It allows crew to digitally check in and label their baggage using the airline's crew app (with BAGTAG framework integrated) before arriving at the airport.
Eliminates manual hand-written labels, waiting lines, and paper-based baggage check-in for airline crew members. Reduces baggage handling errors by linking baggage directly to the crew member's schedule. Improves on-time performance and reduces operational costs for the airline.
- Digital baggage check-in for airline crew via crew mobile app
- Off-airport label update, crew can check in and label bags before arriving at airport
- Backwards compatible plug-and-play technology
- DCS connection to automatically retrieve crew schedule and flight information
4 more features
- Preset crew label feature in BAGTAG app
- Custom suitcase option with permanently attached BAGTAG device
- Secure wireless transfer of baggage information to electronic tag
- Proof of Concept (PoC) programme available for airlines to validate solution before full rollout
Technical specifications (4)
- Integration: DCS connection via Amadeus Altea for Altea airlines; custom for others
- Device: BAGTAG Flex (batteryless, NFC-powered, ePaper display, RFID chip)
- App: Crew mobile application with embedded BAGTAG App Framework
- Security: Secure wireless transfer
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