Latest Baggage Operations News
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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).
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Narita Airport Selects Smiths Detection’s for Automatic Tray Disinfection
Smiths Detection will assist Narita Airport to install 62 units of UV light tray disinfection equipment in efforts to enable safer travel.
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Hamad International Installs Screening Technology from Smiths Detection
Hamad International Airport has installed innovative screening technology from Smiths Detection at its security checkpoint.
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Unisys to Boost Security for Baggage at Seven Australian Airports
Unisys has signed a six-year contract with Australian airline consortium BARA to provide advanced baggage reconciliation services.
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Pristina Airport to Automate Check-in and Bag Drop Process
The project sees 10 Auto Bag Drop (ABD) units from ICM Airport Technics, an Amadeus company, deployed at Pristina Airport.
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Schiphol the First Major Airport to Switch to CT Scans
Departure and transfer filters at Schiphol are now fitted with CT scans - a significant step forward for service and safety for travellers.
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Raytheon Intelligence & Space to Deploy Screening Equipment for TSA
Raytheon Intelligence & Space, will expand the deployment of checked baggage screening equipment to all TSA managed airports nationwide.
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SITA Launches WorldTracer for Lost and Found Property
SITA has launched WorldTracer Lost and Found Property, an AI-enabled solution that helps to quickly return lost items to their owners.
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SITA and Sydney Airport Sign Five-Year Technology Deal
SITA has announced a five-year contract with Sydney Airport for the provision of common-use services at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
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KLIA Begins Disinfecting Arriving Baggage With UV Tunnels
The new, enclosed UV tunnels within the baggage handling system at KLIA disinfects baggage as it passes through the conveyor system.
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Vanderlande Launches New Automated Screening Lane PAX Compact
Vanderlande's PAX Compact improves the user experience and optimises the screening process when compared to conventional manual lanes
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Aurrigo: New Autonomous Luggage and Cargo Transport Platform
Aurrigo has unveiled the Auto-Dolly®, capable of moving luggage and cargo around indoor and outdoor settings without the need for operators.
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AI Baggage Tag System Developed at Eindhoven Airport
The application of artificial intelligence in the check-in of hold baggage is reliable and workable according to Eindhoven Airport.
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Collins Aerospace Reveals Contactless Check-In and Baggage Drop Offering
The new solution from Collins Aerospace enables passengers to use their phones to control airport kiosks - no app installation necessary.
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New Baggage Sorting Hall under Construction at Budapest Airport
New baggage sorting hall is under construction at Budapest Airport. Work is due to be completed by summer 2020.
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BEUMER Group Awarded An Upgrade Contract in Singapore
BEUMER Group has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Baggage Handling System (BHS) at Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 2.
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SITA Deploys Self-Service Bag Drop for LATAM Airlines
SITA is installing its Scan & Fly self-service bag drop for LATAM Airlines Group at 18 airports in five countries.
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‘TractEasy’ Receives Further Praise from IFOY Organisation
The results of the IFOY AWARD’s innovation check on the collaborative TLD and Easymile ‘TractEasy’ have been published.
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Baggage Operations on the Move – with BAGFLOW
Vanderlande’s BAGFLOW is an end-to-end solution which takes baggage operations to the next level and benefits passengers and employees alike…
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Vilnius Airport to Install New Baggage Management System
Lithuanian Airports has launched two public procurements, looking for contractors to intall a new baggage management system at Vilnius Airpo…
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BEUMER Group Demonstrate Live BHS Control Room at Inter Airport 2019
BEUMER Group – a leading global supplier of automated baggage handling systems (BHS) – demonstrates a live BHS control room at Inter Airport…
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A World First – Autonomous Baggage Tractor Tested in Real Conditions
The testing in real conditions of this autonomous baggage tractor brings us one step closer to creating the smart airport of the future.