For Airports, Terminals & TSA Checkpoints

Lost & Found Software for Airports, TSA & Airline Terminals

Free digital platform that connects travelers with their lost belongings — from security checkpoints to baggage claim. Zero cost to your airport.
Traista mobile dashboard

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Traista dashboard showing airport lost and found claims
Traista mobile dashboard

Designed to work with airports, TSA, and other transportation hubs

Newark (EWR)

Chicago Midway (MDW)

Phoenix (PHX)

O'Hare (ORD)

LaGuardia (LGA)

New Orleans (MSY)

Houston (IAH)

Built for Your Team

A simple claim form for travelers — and a powerful inventory tool for your airport staff.

Staff Claims View

Staff claims management view in Traista organization portal

Staff review and manage all incoming claims from one dashboard

Traista claims list on mobile
Traista inventory on mobile

Staff Inventory View

Staff inventory management view in Traista

Staff log found items with photos, and AI can autofill details in seconds

Traista inventory on mobile

Sounds Familiar?

These are the challenges airports face every day — and exactly what Traista solves.

Checkpoint Items Pile Up Fast

Travelers leave laptops, phones, and wallets at security checkpoints every day. Without a digital system, staff are overwhelmed, storage overflows, and items go unclaimed for months.

Frustrated Travelers Leave Bad Reviews

Passengers who missed a flight trying to recover a lost item — or never got it back — leave scathing reviews. A poor lost & found experience directly impacts your airport's reputation.

Staff Drowning in Phone Calls

Lost & found staff field dozens of inbound calls every shift from travelers asking about missing items. Traista automates claim intake and status updates so staff can focus on operational priorities.

Everything You Need

Traista is purpose-built for high-traffic environments where thousands of items are processed every month.

Zero Cost.

Completely free for your airport

No setup fees, no subscriptions, no contracts

Travelers only pay for shipping — you pay nothing

Faster Traveler Recoveries

Travelers file claims in under a minute from any device

Staff are notified instantly when a match is confirmed

Real-time status updates keep travelers informed throughout

TSA-Compliant Recordkeeping

Timestamped digital chain of custody for every item

Printable chain-of-custody report covering each item's entire life, from intake to return

Photos, descriptions, and staff notes on every entry

Auditable records built for operational accountability

How It Works

Up and running in minutes. No training required.

Step 1
Traveler Files a Claim

A traveler visits your airport's branded link and submits a claim with the item description, location, and date from any device in under a minute. Works at the gate, on the plane, or after landing.

Step 2
Staff Logs the Found Item

TSA agents or terminal staff photograph and log found items into the digital inventory, and image recognition can help autofill the item description and location details. No paper forms, no shared spreadsheets — everything in one dashboard.

Step 3
Staff Reviews & Confirms Match

Staff review open claims alongside the inventory and confirm when a found item matches a traveler's claim. The system surfaces relevant matches using the item description, location, and date to make reviews fast.

Step 4
Traveler Pays & Item Ships

The traveler pays for their preferred shipping option directly through the platform. Staff print the pre-paid label in one click and ship — case closed, record complete.

Ready to Modernize Your Airport Lost & Found?

Join airports and transportation hubs using Traista to reconnect travelers with their belongings — at zero cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

What software do airports use to manage lost and found?

Airports typically use a digital lost and found system that logs found items with photos and locations, matches them to passenger claims, and handles return shipping. Traista does this for free: passengers file claims online from anywhere, AI suggests matches by description, location, and date, every item gets a QR-coded inventory tag, and each item has a printable chain-of-custody report.

How can an airport return lost items to passengers who already flew home?

Ship the item. With Traista, the matched passenger is notified, chooses shipping, and pays for it in a secure checkout (card payments are handled by Stripe). Your staff print a prepaid FedEx, UPS, or USPS label in one click and attach it to the package. Staff never handle card numbers, and the passenger tracks the shipment.

Is Traista free for airports?

Yes. Traista is completely free for airports and TSA operations. There are no setup fees, monthly subscriptions, or contracts. Travelers only pay for shipping if they choose to have their item shipped back to them.

How does Traista help TSA manage items left at security checkpoints?

TSA staff photograph and log items left at security checkpoints into the digital inventory. Image recognition can help autofill inventory item descriptions, and Traista then surfaces likely matches using the item description, location, and date for staff to review and confirm. The traveler is notified immediately and can arrange shipping or pickup.

Can travelers file a claim after they have boarded their flight?

Yes. Travelers can file a claim from anywhere using your airport's branded link — even after they have left the terminal or landed at their destination. The claim is matched to found items as they are logged.

Does Traista help with TSA compliance and recordkeeping?

Yes. Every item logged in Traista has a timestamped digital record including photos, descriptions, staff notes, and a full chain of custody. Traista generates a printable chain-of-custody report covering the item's entire life - from intake at the checkpoint through AI matching and claim verification to final return or shipment - giving TSA an auditable record that supports compliance and accountability.