Latest Baggage Operations News
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It Is Time to Rebuild Passenger Confidence in Checked Baggage
SITA continues to work directly with airports to restore passengers’ confidence and reduce baggage mishandling via increased digitalisation.
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Highly Automated and Predictable Baggage Operations
Vanderlande looks to optimise and future-proof the entire baggage handling process with its automated Baggage 4.0 concept.
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Amadeus Self-Service Bag Drop and Check-In Units Installed at JFK T4
Amadeus’ Auto Bag Drop and Next Generation Kiosk self-service units have been installed at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) T4.
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Spirit Airlines Installs Self-Bag Drop Units at Orlando International Airport
Spirit Airlines has installed 19 self-bag drop units with biometric photo-matching technology at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
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BIA Baggage Service Named World's Best in Top Industry Awards
Due in part to Vanderlande's baggage handling system, Bahrain Airport (BIA) has been named “World’s Best Airport for Baggage Delivery”.
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Lufthansa Partners with SITA to Automate Mishandled Baggage Reflight
In partnership with SITA, Lufthansa aims to digitally automate baggage reflight to reduce the costs and inconveniences of mishandled baggage…
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Canada: Alstef to Modernise Baggage Systems at Edmonton International Airport
Alstef Group has been chosen as the preferred partner for Edmonton International Airport's (YEG) baggage system modernisation programme.
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Siemens Logistics Awarded Baggage Handling Systems Contract at Madrid Airport
Aena has selected Siemens Logistics to operate and maintain the baggage handling systems at Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain (MAD).
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Schiphol Airport to Renew Baggage Basements
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is upgrading its baggage basements to enhance operations and improve working conditions for its employers.
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London Heathrow Deploys 'Robotic Dog' for Cargo Tunnel Refurbishment
London Heathrow and Mace have employed a robotic dog, Dave, developed by Boston Dynamics to help refurbish the airport's cargo tunnel.
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Costain to Deliver Infrastructure Improvements at Heathrow Airport
Costain is partnering with London Heathrow to deliver the airport's new infrastructure improvements and advance its journey to net-zero.
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Reigniting Regional Travel, Australia's Air Transport Opportunity
SITA discusses Australia's strong resurgence in domestic air travel, with 4.7 million passengers flying domestically in July 2022.
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Paris Airports to Install Over 100 Auto Bag Drop Machines
More than 100 Auto Bag Drop (ABD) machines for ICM Airport Technics will be installed at CDG and ORY airports in Paris.
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Alstef Deploys New Baggage Sortation Software at YUL
Alstef Canada has deployed a new version of its BAGSORT baggage sortation software at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
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Smiths Detection’s Advanced Carry-on Baggage Scanner Added to TSA’s CPSS Mid-Size QPL
Smiths Detection's HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX scanner has been added to the TSA's Checkpoint Property Screening System (CPSS) Mid-Size Qualified Prod…
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Alaska Airlines to Launch Electronic Bag Tag Programme
Alaska Airlines has announced it will become the first US airline to launch an electronic bag tags to improve check-in times at US airports.…
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Technology Will Help Restore Efficiency and Confidence in Aviation’s Baggage Processes
SITA discusses the evolution of baggage mishandling and the importance of maintaining effective baggage management processes.
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SITA and Alstef Group Sign Partnership Agreement to Launch Swift Drop
SITA has signed a partnership agreement with Alstef Group to launch Swift Drop, a new self-bag drop solution.
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Digitalisation Is Critical to Curb Mishandled Baggage as Rates Spike
The global mishandled baggage rate has spiked by 24% as the industry recovers from the pandemic, according to the SITA Baggage IT Insights 2…
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NACO and BagsID Network Partner to Form Green Baggage Alliance
The Green Baggage Alliance will focus on raising awareness around, and reducing, the environmental impact of baggage throughout its journey.
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Denver International Airport Opens Largest Self-Bag Drop Installation in the US
DEN has installed 86 new self-bag drop systems developed by Materna IPS as part of the airport's newly renovated Level 6.
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Self-service Baggage Lines Start Operating at Riga Airport
The self-service baggage drop-off points are located in Riga Airport’s departure hall at check-in desks No. 8-11.
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Control Operations Remotely with Siemens Baggage 360
Siemens Logistics launches a new version of its unparalleled baggage handling and airport operations software Baggage 360.
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SITA Passenger Self Services for Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
SITA has deployed enhanced check-in and bag drop self-services with Ethiopian Airlines at Bole International Airport (ADD).