Hyderabad airport's check-in process gets easier as 'Self-baggage' facility starts. Details here
2 min read 27 Jun 2023, 06:40 AM ISTHyderabad International Airport has introduced self-baggage drop facility with 8 fully automated machines, while Delhi Airport installed 14 machines.
PremiumHyderabad International Airport has introduced the self-baggage drop facility to enhance efficiency and seamless travel for passengers. The facility will be available near entry gate number-9.
The Hyderabad airport has installed eight fully automated self-baggage machines, equipped with scanners, scales, and sensors enabling passengers to complete their baggage check-in facility in 45-60 seconds.
How does a self-baggage drop facility work?
A passenger needs to find a self-check-in kiosk to print their boarding pass. At the kiosk, they can select the baggage option, provide all the necessary details and print the bag tag.
Post baggage tagging, passengers can proceed to the self-bag drop unit where they place the baggage on the conveyor belt and scan the barcode on their boarding pass to initiate the process.
The unit performs a check on the baggage and if everything is in order, it processes the bag and sends a confirmation to the airline.
In case the baggage does not meet the required criteria, the unit rejects it, and a check-in agent steps in to help. In case of excess baggage, the passenger will have to approach the baggage counter of the airline.
In addition to Hyderabad Airport, the Delhi Airport also introduced the Self Baggage Drop (SBD) facility at Terminal 3. Delhi airport operator DIAL said that 14 SBD machines, including 12 automated and two hybrids, have been installed.
Until now the facility was for domestic passengers but it will be made available for international passengers post mandatory approvals.
How does the Self Baggage Drop facility work at Delhi airport?
It has the same process as mentioned for the Hyderabad airport. Passengers can use the facility through a two-step process. After generating their boarding passes and baggage tags at the Self Check-In kiosk, passengers have to tag their check-in baggage.
At the SBD facility, they will have to scan their boarding pass, declare that their luggage is free of prohibited/ dangerous items, and load their baggage onto the designated belt. Once the process is completed, the baggage will be automatically transferred to the sorting area and subsequently onto the aircraft.
In case the weight of the check-in baggage is beyond the limit allowed by the airline, then the check-in baggage will not be accepted by the machine.
