Have you ever wondered what happens to your checked bag once you've handed it over to the airline? Us too! We took a field trip to Dulles Airport to visit our friends at United Airlines and find out. Today on AirSpace, follow a suitcase on its journey from check-in through TSA, airline sorting, handling on the aircraft, and back to you on the baggage carousel. Thanks to our guest in this episode:<ul><li>Jim Decker, Director of Ramp Operations for United Airlines at Dulles International Airport</li></ul>The transcript for this episode is at s.si.edu/airspaces11e2 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter at <a href="http://s.si.edu/airspacenewsletter">s.si.edu/airspacenewsletter</a>.AirSpace is made possible with the generous support of Lockheed Martin.

Miasma of Incandescent Plasma

We see the connections to aviation and space in literally everything. From our favorite movies and the songs in our playlists to the latest news of space exploration and your commercial flight home for the holidays – aerospace is literally everywhere you look. Twice a month, our hosts riff on some of the coolest stories of aviation and space history, news, and culture. We promise, whether you’re an AVGeek, wannabe Space Camper, or none of the above, you’ll find a connection to your life and learn something interesting in the process.