FTE speaks to SITA, Rockwell Collins, DSG Bagdrop, Materna, P5T and ICM about the future direction of self-service bag drop and the role that biometrics will play.
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FTE speaks to SITA, Rockwell Collins, DSG Bagdrop, Materna, P5T and ICM about the future direction of self-service bag drop and the role that biometrics will play.
Five of the new bag drop units equipped with biometric cameras have been installed at Auckland Airport, and eight more will be added in early 2016.
Heathrow Airport has become the third London airport to offer the on-demand baggage delivery service, which enables bag-free travel to and from the airport.
Airports Authority of India has started the rollout of the new baggage management system, which will be introduced at all 38 of its airports.
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Domestic and international travellers flying with American Airlines can now track their bags in real time via a dedicated page on the carrier’s website.
Passengers arriving at or departing from Gatwick Airport can make use of the AirPortr luggage delivery service, which is designed to offer “luggage freedom”.
High uptake of self-service bag drop has convinced Geneva Airport to install three additional units, which can be used by seven airlines’ passengers.
Brussels Airlines’ Pedro Casimiro reveals that the carrier is working on a permanent bag tag, and plans to launch the product before the end of 2018.
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All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched self-service bag drop in Terminal 2 at Haneda Airport – the first such implementation at a Japanese airport.
IATA’s Thomas Windmuller discusses the latest developments concerning home-printed bag tags, permanent electronic bag tags and the IATA Cabin OK initiative.
IATA has released an optimum size guideline for carry-on bags, which it is hoped will help to end confusion and frustration among passengers.
Finnish airport operator Finavia has introduced self-service bag drop at Turku Airport, following recent implementations at Helsinki and Oulu airports.
A new self-service bag drop system has gone live at Incheon Airport and can initially be used by passengers flying with Asiana Airlines and Korean Air.
Etihad Airways has invested in a baggage tracking system, ensuring it is well prepared for IATA’s Resolution 753, which will come into effect in June 2018.
This week saw the launch of the DS BAGTAG – a new electronic, permanent bag tag – as airlines weigh up the benefits of moving away from traditional paper tags.
AirAsia will introduce its new ‘Home Tag’ from 20 April and roll out self-service bag drop in Bangkok, Phuket, Langkawi and select Indonesian airports.
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