Latest Baggage Operations News
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Heathrow Baggage System Failure Raises Questions Over Operational Resilience
A recent baggage handling system failure at Heathrow Airport has prompted renewed scrutiny of the resilience of airport infrastructure.
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IATA Launches Baggage Platform to Support Shift from Legacy Messaging Systems
IATA has launched a new digital platform designed to support the aviation industry’s transition away from legacy baggage messaging systems.
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Leonardo to Replace Baggage Handling System at Hamburg Airport
Leonardo has been awarded a new contract for the refurbishment and expansion of Hamburg Airport's baggage handling system (BHS).
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Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport Invests in New Baggage Handling System
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) has selected Alstef Group to supply a new centralised baggage handling system.
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Sunshine Coast Airport Opens New Outbound Baggage Facility
Sunshine Coast Airport has opened its new outbound baggage facility, marking a key milestone in a $170 million terminal transformation.
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PHX Launches Early Bag Check Service
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) has announced that it has begun offering a new Early Bag Check service.
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Austin–Bergstrom Airport Launches New Baggage Handling System
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has activated its new outbound baggage handling system ahead of schedule.
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Leidos and Quadridox to Develop Checked Baggage Screening Technology
Leidos and Quadridox have announced a partnership that will see the two companies develop advanced checked baggage screening technology.
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Fiji: Alstef to Modernise Baggage Handling System at NAN
The Alstef Group has been chosen to overhaul & modernise Nadi International Airport's baggage handling system.
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Arka Reveals Airports Most Likely to Lose Your Luggage
New research released by Arka has revealed which airports across the globe are most likely to lose your luggage.
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Gatwick Airport to Face Delays as Screeners Strike in August
Gatwick Airport (LGW) is preparing for delays as baggage screeners plan to strike over pay later this month (August 2025).
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EU Lifts 100ml Restriction on Carriage of Liquids
The European Union has officially eliminated the 100ml restriction on the carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels in cabin bags.
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UK Government Awards Funding for Autonomous Airport Technologies
An Aurrigo-led project has been awarded government funding to trial autonomous baggage handling and passenger shuttle systems.
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Schiphol Airport Installs New Baggage Lifting Aids
Schiphol Airport has installed a series of new baggage lifting aids at all of its 385 workstations to reduce employee fatigue.
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CPK Begins Evaluation of Bids for BHS System
CPK Airport has received two offers in its tender for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of its Baggage Handling System.
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Flexco Introduces the Novitool Aero with IntelliSplice Technology
Flexco has launched the Novitool Aero with IntelliSplice Technology, enabling faster, easier belt splicing in just 8–12 minutes.
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MASkargo, Qatar Airways Cargo & IAG Cargo to Launch New Cargo Business
MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo), Qatar Airways Cargo and IAG Cargo have stated an intention to launch a new Global Cargo Joint Business.
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US: SFO Remote Bag Check Processes Over 15,000 Bags Since Launch
San Francisco International Airport has announced that its free Remote Bag Check service has processed more than 15,000 bags since launch.
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Revealed: Airlines Most Likely to Lose Luggage in the UK
A new study conducted by Ink Digital has revealed the top ten airlines most likely to misplace passenger luggage in the UK.
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Alstef to Install BHS Upgrades at Juan Santamaría International Airport
Alstef has been chosen to design and implement a new baggage handling system (BHS) upgrade for Juan Santamaría International Airport.
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Schiphol Begins Autonomous Baggage Vehicle Testing
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has begun trialling a new, fully-electric, self-driving baggage vehicle.
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Schiphol Begins Construction Plans for New Baggage Basement
AMS has entered the provisional construction planning phase for its new baggage basement, with the aid of construction consortium, Fundament…
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Alstef Completes New BHS Installation in Sint Maarten
Alstef Group has completed the installation of a new baggage handling system at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in Sint Maarten…
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Flexco Introduces the DRX™ 4500
Flexco has announced the DRX™ 4500, the impact bed designed to protect conveyor belt systems at the load zone.
