Blank Slate, Big Plans: Jan Wicki on Baggage at Noida International

Blank Slate, Big Plans: Jan Wicki on Baggage at Noida International

We wrap up Series One of The Bagfather with Jan Wicki from Noida International Airport. As a brand new greenfield airport, Noida offers a rare opportunity to design a baggage system with no legacy constraints. Jan takes us inside the planning process, the priorities, and what it means to start fresh in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Breaking the Paper Habit: Jasper Quak on the Rise of BAGTAG

This week on The Bagfather, we go deep with Jasper Quak, Managing Director of BAGTAG. We talk origins, obstacles and the growing momentum behind electronic bag tags. With a focus on sustainability, simplicity and scaling up, Jasper offers a clear-eyed view of what the future of baggage could—and should—look like. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Heavy Lifting: Jason Odey on the Realities of Baggage at a Major Hub

This week, The Bagfather welcomes Jason Odey, the man behind baggage operations at Toronto Pearson. As Director of Baggage for one of North America’s busiest airports, Jason reveals the pressures, the wins and the behind-the-scenes strategies that keep things moving. It’s a rare look at the people and planning powering the passenger journey. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Inside Aviation Security: A Global View with IATA’s Matthew Vaughan

We go behind the scenes of aviation security with Matthew Vaughan, Director at IATA. With a unique perspective on both policy and practice, Matthew breaks down the realities of keeping passengers, baggage and systems secure in an era of constant change. From tech innovation to international collaboration, it’s a deep dive into the world few travellers ever see. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Zero Limits: BAGTAG and Ink on the Future of Travel Tech

In this bonus episode of The Bagfather, we bring together Jasper Quak from BAGTAG and Shawn Richards from Ink Innovation to discuss a partnership that’s reshaping how we handle baggage. From electronic bag tags to Ink’s newly launched platform Zero, we explore what seamless travel could look like—and how close we really are to getting there. It’s a candid conversation about collaboration, ambition and the next phase of passenger experience. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.