What is required in addition to scanning bags for the CLR?

In addition to scanning bags for the CLR (Checked Luggage Report), a physical bag count by an agent is essential. This ensures that all bags that are meant to be checked have been accurately accounted for. The physical count serves as an important verification step, confirming that the number of bags scanned matches the total count expected for a particular flight or process. It helps eliminate discrepancies and enhances accountability, ensuring that no bags are left behind or overlooked during the check-in process.

A verbal confirmation, while useful in some contexts, doesn't provide the same level of reliability as a physical count. Similarly, a baggage inspection focuses on the content of the bags rather than the quantity, and weight verification is primarily concerned with ensuring bags comply with weight limits, which does not directly relate to the count of bags being checked. Hence, conducting a physical bag count is the most critical addition to the scanning process for maintaining accurate baggage control.