Types of WorldTracer Files

This page lists the different types of files in WorldTracer.

WorldTracer File	Description	Retained in WorldTracer Active Database	Available as a Past Date File
Delayed Bag	Created for a passenger who cannot locate a bag and reports it missing. The file stores information about the passenger, the missing bags, and the flight itinerary. The more information collected from the passenger and entered into the report, the more likely WorldTracer will be able to locate the missing bag. See Create a Delayed Bag File.	180 days from file creation or 60 days from file closure	Three years from the oldest date in the flight/date.
On-Hand Bag	Created for a found or unclaimed bag at your station. WorldTracer attempts to match the unclaimed bag to a passenger's Delayed Bag file at your station or another station. See Create an On-Hand Bag File (Unclaimed Bags).	180 days from file creation or 45 days from file closure	Three years from the oldest date in the flight/date.
Damaged Bag	For a passenger who reports damage or pilferage to a bag or contents. Examples: A new rip in a bag, an item has been stolen from a bag. The file stores information about the passenger, the damage to the bags or contents, and the flight itinerary. See Create a Damaged or Pilfered Bag File.	180 days from file creation or 45 days from file closure	Three years from the oldest date in the flight/date.
Forward Bag	Created to reflight a bag from one station to another, to reunite it with the passenger. See Forward a Bag to Another Station.	45 days, but a search for a match for 10 days	Not available. They are purged from WorldTracer after the default retention period.

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Work with Past Date Files

WorldTracer Native:

OHD On-Hand Bag File

AHL Delayed Bag File

DPR Damaged Bag File

FWD Forward Bag File