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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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Driverless emission-free baggage vehicles trialled at Heathrow

4 November 2019 | By International Airport Review

New autonomous baggage vehicles will aim to reduce emissions and improve punctuality in order to limit flight delays at Heathrow.

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Smart Airport Plan: Making the future of the airport a reality

31 October 2019 | By International Airport Review

We spoke to Myojung (MJ) Koh, Smart Airport Team Manager at Incheon International Airport, about how the airport's Smart Airport Plan is revolutionising the passenger experience.

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How can pervasive broadband wireless communications optimise your airport operations?

26 October 2019 | By Nokia

Understand the deployment options and private wireless solutions utilised to enhance airport operations.

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Smart check-in services to be implemented at Narita Airport

24 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (International Airport Review)

Narita Airport is implementing a smart check-in initiative that incorporates self-service bag drop and facial recognition services.

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Survey shows passengers want more control and shorter waiting times

18 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (International Airport Review)

Passengers want more control through their smartphones and shorter waiting times with the use of biometrics when travelling.

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New automated baggage handling system unveiled at Miami Airport

16 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (International Airport Review)

Miami Airport has unveiled its new automated baggage handling system as part of its capital improvement programme to streamline services.

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Discussing the digital development of airport operations with Daifuku

9 October 2019 | By Daifuku

Daifuku recently acquired Australian-based company, Intersystems. International Airport Review spoke to Adam Matheson, Executive General Manager – Daifuku Digital Technologies, regarding this business decision.

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Interview Spotlight: Nuctech discuss the biggest threat to airport security

9 October 2019 | By Nuctech

Li Huayu, Assistant President and General Manager of International Civil Aviation at Nuctech, discusses the current biggest threat to airport security, and further technologies that need to be developed to tackle airport threats.

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Whitepaper – Airports: How to get insights from passengers

8 October 2019 | By TIBCO

The Airports Council International’s list of the world’s 20 busiest airports shows that traffic at these hubs increased 4.7 per cent in 2016 to over 1.4 billion passengers.

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Self-driving robot trialled at Frankfurt Airport

4 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (International Airport Review)

YAPE, a self-driving transport robot, helped passengers carry small luggage and navigate through Frankfurt Airport's terminals.

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Schiphol Airport: Striving towards seamless flow and self-service security

4 October 2019 | By Tara Nolan (International Airport Review)

For airports across the globe, providing passengers with a seamless travel experience whilst protecting the airport systems from risks are two of the most important priorities. Here, Wilma van Dijk gives an insight into how Schiphol is working towards securing both.

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Home baggage collection service to be introduced at Manchester Airport

3 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (International Airport Review)

Manchester Airport is introducing a new service for passengers to have their luggage collected from their home prior to departure.

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AITS 2019: Discussing strategies for the future of airports

26 September 2019 | By Rachael Harper (International Airport Review)

Day two of AITS 2019 has opened with a push for sharing strategies to ensure airports are future-ready.

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AITS 2019: Driving communication in the airport industry

25 September 2019 | By Rachael Harper (International Airport Review)

The Airport IT and Security Conference is being attended by more airports than ever before, a situation which needs to be fully utilised to improve airport operations and customer experience.

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A day in the life of seamless travel – the next chapter of modern aviation

24 September 2019 | By Vision-Box

Join us on the 6 November as industry experts explore the current developments of seamless travel around the world through real-life implementation, lessons learned and subsequent best practice.

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