Another reason for Australian flyers to travel with hand luggage only when possible.
Work has just started on a new state-of-the art baggage processing system at Melbourne Airport.
The new $500 million system will deliver on federal requirements for upgrades and replace the current system of conveyer belts in the international terminal.
Melbourne Airport Chief Executive Officer Lorie Argus said the new system would help reduce the number of lost and mishandled bags.
“Once the new system is operational, we will be able to track every bag at every moment of the journey from check-in to the aircraft,” she said.
“Bags will be stored in a central holding area before being automatically sent to their flight so we will be able to accept them for check-in much earlier."
That, of course presumes that airlines will open their check-in counters earlier.
Which, of course, would cost more money. So I don't think so.
Which, of course, would cost more money. So I don't think so.
In the meantime, delays can be expected.
"Our team will work hard to minimise disruption, but this will be a challenging project because our baggage system is effectively the terminal arteries, so it is a bit like doing open heart surgery while running a marathon," said Argus.
The project is due for completion in 2027 and is part of a larger program of works to boost overall passenger capacity.
"Our team will work hard to minimise disruption, but this will be a challenging project because our baggage system is effectively the terminal arteries, so it is a bit like doing open heart surgery while running a marathon," said Argus.
The project is due for completion in 2027 and is part of a larger program of works to boost overall passenger capacity.
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