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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Gold Coast Airport installs four aerobridges as part of terminal expansion

26 November 2021 | By International Airport Review

As part of its terminal expansion, Gold Coast Airport has installed four aerobridges that will connect passengers to their next journey.

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Managing baggage operations at Belo Horizonte Airport

25 November 2021 | By Robson Freitas

Robson Freitas, Head of Operations, Safety and Security at Belo Horizonte International Airport, explains how his airport manages its baggage operations and how airports can offer new baggage services to their passengers which improve the customer experience.

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Learn how winter weather may impact your operations.

24 November 2021 | By DTN

As air travel volumes rise and air cargo demand sky rockets, you must be prepared to manage expected seasonal challenges.

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Terminal construction works officially begin at Western Sydney Airport

22 November 2021 | By International Airport Review

Construction work has officially begun at Western Sydney International Airport’s new terminal, which aims to deliver a seamless airport experience for both airlines and passengers.

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Heathrow partners with Microsoft to put wildlife traffickers on notice

19 November 2021 | By International Airport Review

London Heathrow Airport and Microsoft have partnered to trial the world’s first artificial intelligence system to combat illegal wildlife trafficking in cargo and baggage passing through the airport.

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New reporting app helps combat wildlife trafficking in the aviation industry

18 November 2021 | By International Airport Review

Released by Crime Stoppers International, Wildlife Sentinel is a new mobile app designed to help staff at airports, airlines, and other aviation companies report suspected wildlife trafficking.

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Delivering a baggage handling system renovation amidst a pandemic

18 November 2021 | By Steve Radford

Steve Radford, Hold Baggage System Programme Lead at London Stansted Airport, discusses the £70 million renovation of the airport’s baggage system and how Stansted took advantage of the pandemic in order to complete the project ahead of schedule.

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The importance of baggage handling systems in winning passengers and airlines

11 November 2021 | By Mehmet Mercan

Mehmet Mercan, Operations Director at Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM), explains how an airport’s baggage systems are used as a key performance and a service quality indicator which is crucial to winning passengers and airline business.

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BEUMER Group discusses aviation’s runway to recovery at Inter Airport

11 November 2021 | By BEUMER Group

BEUMER Group meets with the aviation industry at Inter Airport, to discuss the importance of baggage handling systems for aviation’s runway to recovery.

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Frequentis and T-Systems sign partnership deal to digitalise airports

10 November 2021 | By FREQUENTIS

T-Systems and Frequentis have formed a partnership with the aim to further digitalise airports which will improve efficiency in passenger, airside, and logistical areas.

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EUROCONTROL data reveals recovering flights and increasing delays

4 November 2021 | By International Airport Review

EUROCONTROL’s latest data snapshot reveals flight recovery during summer 2021, yet ongoing and increasing delays for passengers.

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Everyone’s talking about AI, data and biometrics in baggage handling

3 November 2021 | By International Airport Review

In Issue 5 of International Airport Review we spoke to Westjet, BagsID and Geneva Airport to hear their thoughts on AI, data and biometrics in baggage handling.

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An expert view on delivering a seamless passenger experience

19 October 2021 | By Borry Vrieling

Borry Vrieling of Eezetags b.v., explains the heightened need and passenger expectation for a seamless travel experience post COVID.

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An expert view on tote-based baggage handling

18 October 2021 | By Moritz Bender

Moritz Bender, Director Sales & Business Development of BEUMER Group, explains how tote-based baggage handling is helping airports meet higher security and efficiency demands.

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Pittsburgh Airport breaks ground on new tech-forward terminal

18 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

Pittsburgh International Airport breaks ground on a new 700,000 square-foot, tech-forward terminal, becoming the first terminal in the country to be built from the ground up post-COVID-19 pandemic.