South Korea’s first self bag drop service introduced at Incheon Airport

Incheon Airport has long been at the forefront of implementing new technologies, introducing South Korea’s first self bag drop service back in 2015.

Incheon International Airport Company (IIAC) has introduced South Korea’s first self bag drop service at a ceremony on 20 May 2015.

The airport operator has installed Scan&Fly technology from baggage handling product developer Type22. The new system is now available for passengers flying with Asiana Airlines and Korean Air that have checked-in online or at a CUSS kiosk. From October 2015 self bag drop units will be available for passengers from multiple airlines.

Seong-kag Hong, Vice President of IIAC Operation Division, said: “By introducing South Korea’s first self bag drop service, we complete a fully automated departure process that includes self check-in, self bag drop and auto immigration gates. We can strengthen our position of ‘smart airport’ by enhancing our operational efficiency, providing passengers a fast and unique service”

The installation ends passenger waiting times at conventional check-in counters. Passengers scan their boarding pass and attach the bag tag to the baggage themselves. The bag will then automatically be measured, weighed, scanned and transported into the baggage handling system.

Incheon International Airport Scan&Fly technology is integrated into a frame with glass front door and fully automated scanners for a safe and easy baggage drop-off. The frame is provided locally and is a hybrid solution that enables the desk to be used in either automated self bag drop mode or in the conventional manual mode. The self bag drop project has been delivered through a joint collaboration between IIAC and SK Telecom, in cooperation with G-antech and Type22.