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Heathrow’s passenger results for the first six months of 2022
Over the last six months, London Heathrow Airport has experienced successful peaks over national holidays and continues to strive for a smooth and reliable passenger journey.
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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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Heathrow bolsters ‘Here to Help’ team to improve passenger experience
As part of its 'Here to Help' programme, London Heathrow Airport has unveiled that members of its non-operational staff will be volunteering 10,000 hours this summer to improve passenger journeys.
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Government of Canada continues fight to reduce airport delays
The Government of Canada and air industry partners are continuing the fight to take significant action to increase resources and streamline processes to ease airport congestion and delays.
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Building a new Baggage Logistics Centre in a fully operational airport: A challenge accepted by Geneva
Sara Branco, Baggage Handling Expert at Geneva Airport, tells International Airport Review about the airport’s new state-of-the-art Baggage Logistics Centre, which is expected to open by the end of 2023.
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Near 3,000 jobs lying unfilled at UK airports
As demand in the air travel industry begins to return to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, nearly 3,000 positions are lying unfilled across UK airports.
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Seamless passenger experience at Sharjah Airport this summer 2022
With an expected increased frequency in passenger numbers travelling through Sharjah Airport this summer 2022, the airport has introduced self-check-in services and smart gates to ensure a safe and reliable passenger experience.
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Airports prepare for high summer demand
Airport Operators Association, Chief Executive Karen Dee has commented on the publication of the UK ‘Government 22-point’ plan to help ensure resilience within aviation this upcoming summer.
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Aena Ventures: Discover our airport revolution
Pablo Lopez Loeches, Head of Technological Surveillance and Innovation Financing Department at Aena, tells International Airport Review, about the operator’s new start-up accelerator where successful applicant pilots are funded and if successful, can win a contract with Aena worth up to €2 million to roll out their idea across the…
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Optimising baggage handling at MCO
Scott Goodwin, Assistant Director of Airport Operations at Orlando International Airport for Baggage Handling Systems, tells International Airport Review about their unique baggage operations.
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A historic change at Helsinki Airport
Finavia will centralise the check-in, security controls, and baggage claims for passengers at Helsinki Airport’s new, state-of-the-art terminal.
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Zurich Airport installs self bag drop
Zurich Airport has integrated an automated, self-service baggage handling system for passengers to streamline the baggage drop process.
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Development of a virtuous baggage handling system at Fiumicino Airport
Marco Sbrenni, Baggage Handling Expert at Aeroporti di Roma, tells International Airport Review about the important investments that have been made into Fiumicino airport’s baggage operations over the years.
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Government of Canada statement recognises passenger delays progress
The Government of Canada has provided an update on the progress being made to reduce passenger wait times at Canadian airports.
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Baggage handling: Let’s think outside the box
Antoine Rostworowski, Senior Vice President, Programmes and Commercial Services at Airports Council International (ACI) World, discusses the future of baggage operations and the opportunities this will give airports.
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The future of baggage security inspections on domestic flights
Robson Freitas Head of Operations, Security and Emergency at Belo Horizonte International Airport, outlines the importance of a sturdy airport security infrastructure to ensure an efficient passenger experience.
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