China Eastern looking to set up remote check-in, bag services

Over the next three years, real-time baggage tracking will become a common feature for passengers to identify where their luggage is by checking the status on their mobile phones

China Eastern Airlines said it has proposed that off-airport check-in and bag services be introduced at Beijing Daxing International Airport, and related equipment is expected to be built at several places such as metro stations in Beijing as part of its long-term planning.

The new gigantic airport located in southern Beijing is scheduled to start commercial operations on Sept 30. China Eastern and China Southern Airlines have confirmed that they will move to the new hub, and more than 50 other domestic and foreign carriers have shown interest in operating flights there.