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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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Airport Honour Awards judging panel announced!

30 June 2025 | By International Airport Summit

International Airport Summit has just announced the judging panel for its prestigious Airport Honour Awards, read on to find out who will be picking the winners of the 10 award categories.

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Creating a first-of-its-kind LiDAR laboratory at Tampa International Airport

4 June 2025 | By Doug Wycoff

Doug Wycoff, Director of Digital Solutions and Innovation at Tampa International Airport, spoke with International Airport Review about the airport’s most recent innovations, including its LiDAR laboratory and their plans for a ‘dream’ baggage handling system.

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Airport Honour Awards 2025 launches with new categories!

29 May 2025 | By International Airport Review

International Airport Review launches the Airport Honour Awards 2025 with three new categories for airports to showcase their excellence.

iGA Istanbul Airport smart technology AI

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iGA Istanbul Airport: pioneering AI and smart technologies for a seamless passenger experience

26 May 2025 | By

From AI chatbots to RFID baggage tracking, iGA Istanbul Airport pioneers smart aviation solutions. Handling over 80 million passengers annually, its tech-powered operations set new global standards for efficiency and traveller convenience.

Driving future-ready airport security checkpoints through intelligent software

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Driving future-ready airport security checkpoints

20 May 2025 | By Smiths Detection

Watch this virtual panel to discover how airports can drive faster decisions, stronger threat detection, and greater control over their security operations.

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CVG Airport unleashed: Huge upgrades, DHL growth & leadership shakeup

16 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

At the Aviation Event in Cluj, March 2025, International Airport Review’s Editorial Assistant spoke with Candace McGraw, CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), about the airport’s ambitious “Elevate” capital programme, the ongoing expansion of DHL’s hub operations, and CVG’s inclusive workforce development strategy as McGraw prepares for her retirement.

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Emirates handles record-breaking baggage volumes with 99.9% success rate across global operations

15 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Emirates reports its busiest baggage year yet, maintaining industry-leading accuracy and innovation across 140 global destinations.

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London Gatwick Airport strikes over May half-term set to cause disruption for thousands of holiday travellers

15 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Refuelling and baggage staff strikes at London Gatwick Airport threaten major delays during peak May half-term travel.

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The future is here: Airports enter the age of automation

5 May 2025 | By Dr. Catya Zuniga

Erlangga Rudy Sunaryo, Aviation Researcher and Dr. Catya Zuniga, Associate Professor at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences discuss the rise of automation in airport operations, driven by the BrightSky Project at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

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Eindhoven Airport expands lifting aid use to improve baggage handlers’ working conditions and reduce strain

4 May 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Eindhoven Airport is increasing its use of lifting aids, aiming to ease physical strain and improve baggage handler safety.

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London Gatwick Airport’s innovation journey: autonomous tech, robotics and smart airport solutions

30 April 2025 | By Abhi Chacko

In an exclusive interview at the International Airport Summit 2024, Abhi Chacko, Head of Innovation at London Gatwick Airport, shared insights into the airport's forward-thinking approach to innovation and autonomous technology, and its impact on the airport ecosystem.

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The future of passenger experience: industry leaders set to discuss airport innovation in Madrid

2 April 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Join industry leaders on 9 April 2025 in Madrid for an exclusive briefing on airport innovation and enhancing the passenger experience. Limited complimentary passes available.

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eReport: Next generation baggage operations for a new era of air travel

1 April 2025 | By International Airport Review

Download this FREE eReport from International Airport Review on next generation baggage operations for the new era of air travel. Explore how cutting-edge technologies are transforming baggage handling and improving operational efficiency in air travel.

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A third runway, autonomous technology and smart security: A new era for Hong Kong Airport

24 March 2025 | By Holly Miles, Vivian Cheung

Tune into this exclusive interview to find out more about Hong Kong's three-runway system, their use of autonomous vehicles and smart security screening system.

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Developing new technologies and fostering collaboration: YVR’s strategic approach to meeting growing demand

12 March 2025 | By Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Vancouver International Airport tells International Airport Review how it embraces innovation and collaboration to meet rising demand, leveraging its digital twin and advanced baggage systems to enhance efficiency, passenger experience and global connectivity as a leading aviation hub.

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