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Embracing innovation and new ways of working in airport security
For International Airport Review, Jonathan Coen, Security Director at London Heathrow Airport, talks about the future airport security experience the way he sees it.
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Baggage handling
Baggage handling is the process of transporting passenger luggage from a check-in counter at a departure airport, onto a plane cargo hold and then to a collection point at an arrival airport.
A baggage handling system (BHS) is made up of a number of different processes and checks. A BHS is designed to count bags, check weights of bags, balance loads, screen suitcases for security reasons, transport bags through an airport conveyor belt system and read bag information automatically.
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Aeroporti di Roma and FS Italiane to develop sustainable intermodality
Aeroporti di Roma and Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane have signed an agreement to develop sustainable intermodality and integration between both the rail and aviation sectors.
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Mumbai Airport re-awarded ACI’s ‘Best Airport by Size and Region’
Mumbai International Airport has, for the fifth consecutive year, been awarded as the ‘Best Airport by Size and Region’ in over 40 million passenger category by the Airport Council International.
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Batch building: An overlooked opportunity to improve efficiency in baggage handling
One of the serious challenges that many airports now face in COVID-19’s aftermath, is the need to reduce costs and improve efficiency in baggage handling. Batch building is easy to implement and can be configured according to an individual airport’s operations. It's the ideal way to increase baggage handling efficiency,…
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Baggage security screening upgrades commence at Perth Airport
Perth Airport will begin investments into new advanced security screening equipment across all terminals, which aims to further strengthen Australia’s domestic and international aviation security.
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Riga Airport’s future strategy plans for new passenger terminal
Riga International Airport looks ahead to the future of the construction of its new airport passenger terminal, with an area of 30,000 m2 and the capacity to serve up to 12 million passengers annually.
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Mumbai Airport’s T2 to welcome 360-degree digital transformation
In commemoration of eight years of Mumbai International Airport’s Terminal 2, the airport has set a new goal to enhance passenger terminal experience through a 360-degree digital transformation.
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BagsID Network launch Green Baggage!
The travel industry has a lot of baggage. Baggage is an often overlooked part of the travel industry’s environmental impact and we aim to change that.
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Building back for the recovery of aviation
Peter Hall, Chief Operations Officer for MBJ Airports Limited, outlines how the company managed during the COVID-19 crisis and how they are planning for the future.
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Major security upgrades at Perth Airport
Perth Airport has undergone major enhancements to its security screening infrastructure, with the vision to help significantly strengthen Australia’s domestic and international aviation security.
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Delhi Airport installs new high-speed luggage handling system
Delhi International Airport Limited has deployed a new integrated cart system at the airport’s Terminal 1 for a more efficient passenger baggage experience.
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Introducing a new HBS system at Guernsey Airport
Steve Langlois, Head of Passenger Operations and Aviation Security at Guernsey Ports, speaks to International Airport Review about the new HBS system being introduced at Guernsey Airport, which will remove the need for random manual searches of hold baggage by security staff.
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Katowice Airport: A new terminal for passengers travelling to Schengen Area countries
Artur Tomasik, Chairman of the board of the Upper Silesian Aviation Group, speaks to International Airport Review about the newly reconstructed and expanded passenger Terminal B at Katowice Airport, which opened in August this year and which will improve the passenger experience for those passengers travelling to Schengen Area countries.
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Baggage handling at Australia’s best terminal
Simon Hickey, CEO of Western Sydney International Airport, spoke to International Airport Review about how the new airport terminal will employ next generation technology in its baggage handling system and reduce pain points in this crucial aspect of the passenger experience.
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Facial recognition pilot programme launched at Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport has begun the trials for a passenger facial recognition programme, including self-bag drop, in partnership with Aena, Vueling, and other technology companies.
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