MACL announced that Velana International Airport's new passenger terminal will open on July 26, 2025, featuring a new baggage handling system with 3D screening technology capable of processing up to 1,200 bags per hour, with 80% to 90% of operations fully automated. The terminal will also add 47 check-in counters, six self-check-in kiosks and six baggage claim belts instead of four.
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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has officially announced the implementation of an advanced baggage handling system at Velana International Airport’s (VIA) new passenger terminal, which is set to open on July 26, 2025.
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It is designed to process up to 1,200 bags per hour — around 20 bags per minute — with 80% to 90% of operations fully automated.
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It is designed to process up to 1,200 bags per hour — around 20 bags per minute — with 80% to 90% of operations fully automated.
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It is designed to process up to 1,200 bags per hour — around 20 bags per minute — with 80% to 90% of operations fully automated.
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Instead, they will show their tickets at the entrance and proceed directly to the check-in area, which will feature 47 counters and six self-check-in kiosks.
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After check-in, baggage will undergo automatic screening through four advanced EDS (CTX) 3D scanners.
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