Have Jet2 got their own baggage handlers?

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has pledged a better airport experience by taking its baggage handling and ramp services in house at Bristol and Newcastle airports. Both bases now include a dedicated ramp-handling team including ramp agents and baggage loaders.



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This now includes a dedicated ramp-handling team including Ramp Agents and Baggage Loaders. Working as part of the Ground Operations Team, the team are responsible for ensuring that flights depart safely and on time, whilst providing a VIP experience for customers.

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Airlines are responsible for either moving the baggage themselves, or hiring the ground handling company of their choice to move the baggage. Many times those who are responsible for this job are also in charge of parking the plane among other responsibilities, delaying baggage delivery time.

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Alternative titles for this job include Airline baggage handler, cargo handler, ramp hand. Airport baggage handlers load and unload luggage and cargo from aircraft.

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Baggage can include suitcases, duffel bags, trunks, packages, boxes, or animal crates, etc. If you are a baggage handler, you can be employed by specific airlines or private staffing companies. This job requires that you are able to complete heavy manual labor in a time-sensitive environment.

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Industry. Within the airline industry, a baggage handler is often referred to as a rampie or ramper: one who handles cargo on the ramp (the Aircraft Operations Area or AOA; outside the airline industry, the ramp is frequently referred to as the tarmac, a term popularized by the media).

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Once inside, staff who range from baggage handlers to mechanics to cleaning crews are subject to either no security screening at all or to random spot checks at best. Only passengers, pilots and flight attendants are required by federal law to pass through airport metal detectors.

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If you have hold baggage to check in, simply head to the Jet2.com check-in area at the airport. You can check in at any of our desks and drop your bags off there. If you're travelling with just hand luggage, you can head straight to airport security, as long as you have your boarding pass.

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Although TSA are able to open luggage with a TSA key, baggage handlers have no need to open bags.

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Baggage handlers get a retirement plan, and dental, life, and accident insurance. To sweeten the deal, like most airline employees, baggage handlers get to fly for free on any flight (source). And they get an average of two weeks paid vacation time to take advantage of those free flights.

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We advise that you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow enough time.

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If you have hold baggage to check in, simply head to the Jet2.com check-in area at the airport. You can check in at any of our desks and drop your bags off there. If you're travelling with just hand luggage, you can head straight to airport security, as long as you have your boarding pass.

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