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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A historic change at Helsinki Airport

20 June 2022 | By International Airport Review

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

20 June 2022 | By International Airport Review

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

17 June 2022 | By Marco Sbrenni

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

17 June 2022 | By International Airport Review

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

15 June 2022 | By Antoine Rostworowski

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

14 June 2022 | By Robson Freitas

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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AAHL introduces plantable baggage tags

9 June 2022 | By International Airport Review

Adani Airports Holding Limited has introduced around 1,500 plantable baggage tags to passengers flying through the operator's seven airports, as part of unique sustainability initiatives to support a greener India.

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Heathrow prepares Terminal 4 for upcoming summer season

7 June 2022 | By International Airport Review

London Heathrow Airport will re-open its Terminal 4 to passengers for the first time in over two years, as part of its long-standing plan to boost airport capacity ahead of the upcoming summer season.

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Contemporary challenges in baggage handling

7 June 2022 | By Ravi Khanna

Ravi Khanna, Senior Security Specialist at the Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications, talks to Internaitonal Airport Review about the modern day challenges that airports face in their baggage handling operations, the technology involved and the upcoming improvements that can be made.

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Airport security and brand image: Eight measures for a ground-up approach to prevent bad press

25 May 2022 | By Colonel Amit Dabas

Amit Dabas, Chief Security Officer and Head, Loss Prevention at Adani Airports, delves into the topic of airport security and explains the wider, though no less important, role this department plays in airport brand image and achieving a positive passenger experience.

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Tech Talk: Load and Balance Systems – (LBS)

23 May 2022 | By

Here we take a look at Load and Balance Systems (LBS). The final piece in the jigsaw that ensures that the plane gets off the ground (also called weight and balance).

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Tech Talk: Baggage Reconciliation Systems – (BRS)

23 May 2022 | By

The Baggage Reconciliation System is responsible for making sure only the correct bags are loaded onto aircraft. Below we tell you a little more about how that is done.

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Tech Talk: The role of Baggage Handling Systems – (BHS)

23 May 2022 | By BagsID Network

The baggage handling system is arguably the most important part of the bag journey. Below we talk through what it is, what it does, and why it is so critical to airport operations.

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Cleaner, Greener Airports: Making Aviation More Sustainable – Salt Lake City Airport

20 May 2022 | By Kevin Staples

While the travel industry was dealt a major blow in 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic, in Salt Lake City the $4.1 billion Airport Redevelopment Project stayed on course. Kevin Staples, Senior Sustainability and Environmental Coordinator for the Salt Lake City Department of Airports (SLCDA), details just how this was achieved,…

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Auckland Airport’s new Transport Hub to transform baggage handling

18 May 2022 | By International Airport Review

In June 2022, works will begin on the Auckland Airport Transport Hub, a $300 million-plus development, which will transform the passenger, check-in, and baggage handling experience.