What information is on an airline bag tag?

By Michael Gebicki
Updated February 22 2017 - 3:18pm, first published 2:09pm
Every bag tag has the passenger's name, flight number, date and destination. Photo: Michele Mossop
Every bag tag has the passenger's name, flight number, date and destination. Photo: Michele Mossop

The adhesive label that gets wrapped around the handle of your suitcase at the check-in counter is known as an automated baggage tag (ABT).

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