Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

BAA and Emirates Airlines Test Out Motorola RFID solution for Heathrow Airport

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

The world’s busiest international airport is evaluating RFID technology to improve baggage tracking, using Motorola RFID readers as part of a joint project between BAA and Emirates Airlines.

As reported by ArabianBusiness.com”, BAA, owner and operator of Heathrow Airport, and Emirates Airlines will deploy RFID readers at key points along the journey of luggage belonging to passengers travelling the Emirates Airlines route from Heathrow to Dubai - from check-in desk to carousel.

As part of the trial, Motorola XR480 Fixed RFID readers have been installed in Heathrow Terminal 3 to read tags on luggage entering and leaving the airport. [end] 

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