Electronic luggage tag provider Bagtag and departure control systems provider Ink Innovation have entered into a technical partnership to make Bagtag’s platform directly available to all airlines using Ink’s systems.

Through this collaboration, Bagtag is now integrated into Ink’s airport systems, making it easy for airlines to implement digital baggage tagging within their check-in flows. Passengers can prepare their baggage at home using a mobile app.

READ: Air France signs deal to allow remote baggage drop-off around Paris

The tags use electronic paper similar to an e-reader, so when data has been uploaded to it, there is no need for a battery.

This electronic paper concept fits in with Ink’s ‘Zero’ concept which takes passengers through check-in, bag drop, security, and boarding without paper tickets or mobile phones.

“The partnership with Bagtag represents another step toward delivering a truly paperless and fully digital passenger journey we build. Integration of electronic bag tags directly into our ecosystem gives airlines the tools to modernise their operations and drive real innovation in the airport experience,”  said Shawn Richards, CEO, Ink Innovation

Jasper Quak, Managing Director, Bagtag added: “It’s always inspiring to work with partners who share a clear vision. That’s exactly what we’ve found in our collaboration with Ink. Thanks to this partnership, all Ink customers can now effortlessly offer BAGTAG solutions to their staff, crew, and passengers. It’s a significant step forward in the adoption of digital baggage solutions, like electronic bag tags, and marks an important milestone in making them more widely usable across the industry.”