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Bag Message vs Reclaim Flat / Inclined Carousels
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Baggage Handling Systems.
Baggage Handling Systems
Bag Message
by SITA
The aviation industry's only fully managed, end-to-end baggage message distribution system, connecting 560 airlines and 400 airports over a single resilient hub.
Baggage Handling Systems
Reclaim Flat / Inclined Carousels
by ULMA Handling Systems
Arrivals baggage reclaim carousels in flat and inclined formats
| Cost of ownership | Bag Message | Reclaim Flat / Inclined Carousels |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Bag Message | Reclaim Flat / Inclined Carousels |
|---|---|---|
| Connected airlines | 560 | — |
| Connected airports | 400 | — |
| Connected host DCS systems | 35 | — |
| Total customers | 180+ | — |
| Messages processed (2019) | 3.8 billion | — |
| Availability SLA | 99.99 % (5-year track record) | — |
| Architecture | Hub-and-spoke — single connection replaces all bilateral interfaces | — |
| Support | Fully managed via SITA Global Services (SGS) | — |
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