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Why You Should Join IABSC

We Are The Leading Voice For The Baggage Handling Industry.

Who Should Join The IABSC?

If you are an Airline, Airport, Architect, Construction Manager, Airport Supplier, Operations & Maintenance Managers, Baggage Handling Consultant or Baggage Handling Contractor, becoming a member of the IABSC is an essential component in staying connected to the dynamic world of baggage handling in today’s airports.

Be a representative in the shared voice of industry knowledge by participating in IABSC’s technical committees and contributing to industry articles, guidelines, and best practices.

THE voice of the baggage handling industry. We consider ourselves the industry’s foremost ambassador, assisting in its continued improvement.

  • Airline & Airport Baggage
  • Raising Standards
  • Furthering Education
  • Pushing Innovation
  • Improving Economic Benefits
  • Help Raise Our Voice!

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Five Key Benefits of Membership

The IABSC has become the technical and networking hub for the Baggage Handling industry! Members and guest presenters discuss the ‘nuts & bolts’ as well as the ‘brains’ behind complex baggage systems. You will learn Best Practices to be followed to provide functional, reliable, flexible and cost-effective baggage systems that provide the best solution for each individual customer. One solution does NOT fit all!

Learn about new products and technologies, meet the industry’s best and brightest and learn about industry trends in the international aviation marketplace.

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Discover New BHS Technologies

Discover world-class technologies used in International Airports and how they will affect baggage handling processes.

Understand Total Cost of Ownership

Selection of a baggage handling system is often dependent on the cost-benefit of the proposed system. Learn how to compute the total cost of ownership when selecting a vendor.

Receive TSA and Congressional Updates

Membership provides an opportunity for the TSA to share vital information on current and future security programs, spending plans, projects and emerging technologies. The IABSC’s close relationship with the Joint Working Group provides a venue for participating in the latest PGDS.

Understanding how BHS Technology affects Building Design

Building design is greatly affected by the BHS technology selected. Recognize how BHS rights-of-way and technology selection drives the building structure.

Networking Opportunities

Network with colleagues from the aviation industry to share ideas at monthly IABSC meetings and the Annual Summit. Discover upcoming business opportunities and airport developments. Educate and showcase your expertise about your product developments. Join Committees and interact directly with the TSA and Airports/Airlines on current issues facing the aviation industry. The IABSC website provides listings of company specialties, contact information and links to members’ home pages. The web site includes a growing document library of Best Practices, Presentations and links to related sites.

Industry Insights

What Our Members Really Think

Explore a deeper layer of the baggage handling industry through member-only resources, tools, and connections. If you’re in this industry, membership isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential.

"At Southwest, bags are very important to us because they fly for free. They are part of the customer's journey. We carry more than 125 million bags per year. The IABSC keeps us engaged with the baggage industry, keeps us updated with the new technology, with the vendors, the OEM's, the manufacturers.
Clint Auten
Clint AutenSouthwest Airlines
"The IABSC provides me an opportunity to connect with industry people and more pointed to our direction is the BHS OEM's at a high level. We are surrounded by the top leadership that can make a change or make adjustments in the industry. Not all organizations are this way.”
Jimmy Dickerson
Jimmy DickersonSiemens Logistics
"It's a great opportunity to chat with partners and customers in a non-pressure and relaxed environment."
Joe Ellen
Joe EllenSick
"I joined because several people told me how good it was and told that I should go to a meeting. I wanted to join because it helps me understand the industry, the people in it, and the problems they would like to fix.
Bridgette Davidson
Bridgette DavidsonMELTRIC Corporation
"This is a place to talk about the challenges, not just security challenges, but also challenges facing the BHS industry. I think it is important for us to solve these problems together and IABSC is the way to do that"
Chris Norton
Chris NortonVTC
"I get to collaborate and create partnerships with other people in the industry in ways that wouldn't be possible without the relationships I have built through IABSC."
Jessica Gordon
Jessica GordonSiemens Logistics LLC
"Number One: networking and keeping me in contact with people I work with, competitors innovations in the industry, and the new players coming into the market. All the way around it keeps me connected."
Jim Weigand
Jim WeigandJSM & Associates

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