In this interview, Idar Sørgjerd, Department Manager, BHS, Tech & Op. Excellence, shares Avinor’s strategy for its baggage handling infrastructure, with robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI at the forefront.


In this interview, Idar Sørgjerd, Department Manager, BHS, Tech & Op. Excellence, shares Avinor’s strategy for its baggage handling infrastructure, with robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AI at the forefront.

Manchester Airport (MAN) has installed a one-of-a-kind baggage system from Vanderlande in Terminal 2. Both MAN and Vanderlande are Airport Lab Network Partners of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group.

BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is introducing an innovative solution for hand baggage screening at airports alongside partner HÖRMANN Klatt Conveyors.

Travellers arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – can now see real-time, AI-powered information about baggage waiting times.

The FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub along with the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group members convened on 28-29 February 2024 at Tampa International Airport for a fantastic collaborative event.

In this article, we explore examples of collaborative innovation from ADR, IndiGo and GMR. Plus, we share exclusive insights into a new “coalition of the willing” being launched by Schiphol with the FTE BIWG.

BAGTAG’s first branded web-shop is live with Alaska Airlines in a big step towards increased adoption of electronic bag tags. BAGTAG is a Strategic Partner of the FTE BIWG and Alaska Airlines is a Partner.

Eurowings has entered into a five-year contract with SITA – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to deploy SITA Bag Journey for real-time tracking information of passenger bags.

Heathrow Airport has agreed a deal with BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to design and install a state-of-the-art new baggage system in Terminal 2.

In this video interview, Darin Juby, Head of Baggage Transformation, Future Travel Experience, shares an update on BIWG activities at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023, a POC update, and focus on robotics & automation.

Heathrow Airport has agreed a deal with BEUMER Group – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – to design and install a state-of-the-art new baggage system in Terminal 2.

In this video interview, Darin Juby, Head of Baggage Transformation, Future Travel Experience, shares an update on BIWG activities at FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023, a POC update, and focus on robotics & automation.

Icelandair is implementing electronic bag tags for passengers. The Passenger Solution from BAGTAG – a Strategic Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – will provide seamless baggage check-in.

easyJet is offering new luggage collection, delivery, and door-to-door services in collaboration with Airportr – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – initially from LGW and GVA.

Brisbane Airport is embarking on its biggest ever transformation, with a $5bn Future BNE investment in a better airport experience. Future BNE includes upgrades to the Domestic and International terminals.

Avinor and Vanderlande – both members of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – have formed an innovation partnership to explore ways of fully automating the last mile of the baggage handling process.
Virgin Australia has launched a baggage tracking tool across more than two thirds of its domestic network, allowing travellers to know where their bag is at every step of the journey to deliver a seamless CX.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, an Airport Lab Network Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group, has purchased 30 new lifting aids as it continues to improve working conditions in the baggage hall.
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