Method for transporting checked airline passenger baggage with enhanced security and efficiency
First Claim
1. A method for providing checked passenger baggage transportation for passengers traveling on an airline flight from an origin to a destination, the method comprising:
- checking all passenger baggage at the origin that will not be carried in a passenger carrying cabin of the flight; and
transporting the checked baggage to the destination on a checked baggage transportation vehicle that is not transporting the flight passengers, the checked baggage transportation vehicle being provided and operated by entities that are at least affiliated with the airline.
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Abstract
An airline baggage system is disclosed that improves security, efficiency, and comfort and saves cost on commercial passenger flights by transporting all checked baggage on a separate vehicle, not on the aircraft carrying the passengers, the separate vehicle being supplied and operated by entities at least affiliated with the airline. The baggage vehicle can be an aircraft, a truck, a train, etc, and can simultaneously carry baggage from a plurality of flights. A baggage delivery service can transport baggage to and from airports, and baggage handlers can accept baggage dropped off and/or deliver baggage picked up at airports. In some embodiments, checked baggage is delivered at least one hour before passenger arrival. In embodiments where checked baggage transportation requires more time than the passenger flight, for example two days, baggage can be checked before departure and picked up upon arrival, or checked upon departure and picked up after arrival.
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1. A method for providing checked passenger baggage transportation for passengers traveling on an airline flight from an origin to a destination, the method comprising:
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checking all passenger baggage at the origin that will not be carried in a passenger carrying cabin of the flight; and transporting the checked baggage to the destination on a checked baggage transportation vehicle that is not transporting the flight passengers, the checked baggage transportation vehicle being provided and operated by entities that are at least affiliated with the airline. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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