Passenger Terminal Today
Elizabeth Baker
17 October 2024
After recent investments to upgrade baggage security screening to the latest standards, Brussels Airport has begun investing in new baggage sorting systems, loading zones and storage areas.
Specifically, eight new automatic and semi-automatic loading areas will be installed, and early baggage storage for 3,000 pieces of baggage from passengers who check in early will be provided, in addition to the current capacity of 1,200 pieces of baggage already available. Container storage capacity will also be increased. It will be a high-capacity, modular system that can be adjusted based on demand. The increased level of automation and the lifting aids will enhance ergonomics, making the work of baggage handlers less physically demanding and more appealing.
The tender for the project was recently launched, and the first modules are scheduled to be rolled out in 2026. The entire project is expected to be completed by 2028.
