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Private · Travel ops

NFC luggage tracking, built in twelve weeks.

A cutting-edge mobile solution that prevents luggage loss during travel by combining Near Field Communication with a real‑time tracking platform.

NFC luggage tracking,
–38%Lost luggage claims
1.2sNFC tap → record
4Airports rolled out
Client
Private · Travel ops
Year
2026
Service
Mobile App · NFC
/01 — Overview

The story.

The NFC Luggage Scanning App is designed to prevent luggage loss during travel. It harnesses Near Field Communication to give travellers and trip managers real-time peace of mind.

Trip managers attach NFC tags to each piece of luggage. Travellers download the app and register their tagged bags at check-in, linking personal information with the NFC tag’s unique identifier.

Throughout the journey, travellers scan tags with their smartphones. The app gives real-time updates on the bag’s location and status — whether it’s been loaded onto the plane or arrived at baggage claim.

Proactive alerts warn users if a bag goes off-course or is about to be loaded onto the wrong flight. At the destination airport, the app guides travellers to the correct carousel and, when a bag is misplaced, provides all the information airline staff need to recover it.

Offline mode ensures tracking still works in areas with limited connectivity — so peace of mind doesn’t depend on the airport’s Wi‑Fi.

/02 — What we did

Built with care.

  • React Native
  • Custom CMS (NextJS)
  • Expo deployment
  • Infrastructure
100%
Bag retention
95%
Reduction in processing time
1000s
Bags processed

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