Smart IT Airport Baggage Handling Solutions Market Size, Share and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Baggage flow (Inbound, Transfer, and Outbound), By devices (Counter, tracking, and Screening), By Technology (RFID and Bar code), By Type (Software and Hardware), Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The Smart IT Airport Baggage Handling Solutions Market worldwide is experiencing robust growth, with a noteworthy CAGR projected for the forecast period until 2032. Baggage handling in airports is one of the most significant parts of travel by flight. As every market is now changing towards digitization, airport baggage handling system also needs to evolve to match the current trends in travel with technology. The baggage Handling system mainly includes moving baggage from check-in to the boarding gate, transfer of luggage from one to another gate and moving it from the arrival gate to the baggage collection area. The airport’s reputation and ability to make interest among the customers in any particular airline lies upon the swift baggage handling solutions.

Key Market Insights:

As the number of flight passengers increases daily, airport authorities and airline companies are investing their budgets and emerging technologies to improve the customer experience for smooth baggage handling solutions. The demand for smart airport baggage handling global market is increasing with the help of IT solutions. Today the new automated baggage handling systems play a crucial role in reducing airport ground support personnel pressure, mishandling of baggage and growing customer satisfaction. Automated baggage handling technologies range from sorting and conveying to explosive detection and reclaiming.

Under the smart airport approach, every system in any airport is connected through a smart grid, which allows real-time information sharing and cross-silo collaboration. Due to this, customers can track and see their baggage on the monitoring screen of the airport. Also, smart airports are developed around a single IP network platform for high-speed real-time data transfer, which enhances operational efficiency, passenger satisfaction and security capabilities.

Unfortunately, smart airport baggage handling systems that save passenger and luggage data are open to hacking or other cyber threats that could result in cyber-attacks. As a result, the problem with cyber security is viewed as a significant barrier to the market expansion for smart baggage handling in airports. But, some companies have developed innovative technologies to encrypt the baggage details (name of passenger, Type, colour and weight of the luggage) to add more security. Another barrier is the lack of skilled personnel to handle these advanced technical systems.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Smart IT Airport Baggage Handling Solutions Market:

Due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, smart airport systems are accelerating at high speed, which definitely advents the implementation of smart baggage handling solutions in the airport. As there was a complete shutdown for air traffic during the pandemic, airline companies’ revenue fell drastically, but it also helped airport authorities modify their advanced infrastructure more efficiently.After the recovery of passenger traffic globally, large airport authorities found it profitable due to smart advancements in baggage handling. In contrast, small airports and airline companies found it difficult to match the digital transformation due to a shortage of funds.

Key Insights:

The report will cover the following key insights:

• The report analyzes a detailed industry overview, including qualitative and quantitative information.


• It analyzes an overview and forecast of the Smart IT Airport Baggage Handling Solutions Market based on various segments.


• The report also analyzes comprehensive PEST analysis for all five regions, i.e. North America, Europe, APAC, and the rest of the world, after evaluating economic, political and technological factors affecting the impact of the Smart IT Airport Baggage Handling Solutions Market in these regions.

Regional Analysis:

Countries in the European region, mainly the U.K., fairly consolidated with approximately five players working on Smart IT Baggage Handling Solutions in airports. They are also exporting and collaborating their smart solutions with Europe and North American airports. Also, countries in Asia Pacific such as India and Japan, are now significantly growing up in this sector. Several contracts and partnerships with smart IT solution companies by the government in the recent years proved that the region is speeding up in smart solutions for baggage handling in Airports. 

Key Players Covered:

• Travelport


• Babcock International Group Plc


• BEUMER Group


• Daifuku Co. Ltd


• Amadeus IT Group


• Sabre and Share


• Fives SAS


• Damarel Systems


• Vanderlande Industries BV


• WFS Global SAS


• Collins Aerospace.

Segmentation:

Key Industry Developments:

• In December 2022, Siemens bagged a deal from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to supply the latest VarioTray and VarioBelt technology, the VarioStore early bag store and high-performance controlling software for smart baggage handling.


• In September 2022, Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA) signed a five-year contract with global communications provider SITA to provide a cloud-based baggage handling system.