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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Berlin Brandenburg Airport completes Terminal 1 CT security lanes ahead of schedule

29 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

BER passengers can now use 24 security lanes with modern CT scanners, keeping electronics and liquids in hand luggage for faster, stress-free checks.

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Shutdown at Bournemouth Airport as workers set to strike over pay

22 August 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Around 100 Unite members at Bournemouth Airport plan strikes in September, disrupting flights as staff demand higher pay amid rising living costs.

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Saudia adopts Apple Share Item Location to enhance baggage tracking and passenger experience

31 July 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Saudia now uses Apple’s Share Item Location, enabling guests to securely share AirTag locations for lost bags, improving recovery, safety, and overall travel experience.

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AI in Action: Enhancing Ground Operations at Frankfurt Airport

18 July 2025 | By zeroG

Join this virtual panel to hear from industry leaders as they explore how AI and computer vision are enhancing efficiency, visibility, and collaboration in airport ground operations.

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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.

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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.

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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.