process flow chart of Check$-$in Process:

Passenger checks in at kiosk and prints boarding pass.

Passenger tags their own bag with barcode sticker.

Bag is handed over to customer service agent at the carousel.

Baggage Handling Process:

a$.$ Initial Scanning and Screening:

Bag passes through TSA automated screening.

Bag is manually inspected if flagged as suspicious.

b$.$ Conveyor Belt Sorting:

Bag is scanned by barcode reader.

Conveyor belts automatically sort and transfer bags to their pier at tarmac level.

c$.$ Loading onto Plane:

Bag is loaded onto a cart by baggage handler.

Bag is taken to the plane for loading by the ramp team.

d$.$ Tail$-$to$-$Tail Transfer $($for hot bags$)$:

Hot bags are transferred directly from one plane to another.

e$.$ Normal Conveyor System $($for cold bags$)$:

Cold bags are sent back into the normal conveyor system.

Arrival and Unloading Process:

a$.$ Plane Arrival:

Passenger door opening time is electronically noted.

Bags are scanned as they are placed on the baggage carousel.

b$.$ Baggage Carousel Delivery:

Bags are delivered to the terminal's carousel within $20$ minutes of the plane's arrival at the gate.

If not, each passenger receives a $2,000$ frequent$-$flier mile bonus.

Exception Process $($TSA Opening of Selected Bags$)$:

Bags flagged for manual inspection by TSA are opened and inspected before being loaded onto the plane.

This flowchart illustrates the comprehensive process