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Dutch airport kiosks allow users to check in their own luggage

Eindhoven Airport, one of the largest airports in the Netherlands, has recently introduced kiosks known as Scan&Fly which allow customers to check in their own luggage.

March 10, 2015 by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

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Eindhoven Airport, one of the largest airports in the Netherlands, has recently introduced kiosks known as Scan&Fly which allow customers to check in their own luggage. These kiosks were designed by Type22, an EU based baggage handling company.

According to a video posted by Type22, the process only requires a few steps. First, the user places his bag on the conveyer belt. He then scans his boarding pass and receives a bag tag, which is then attached to the luggage. After confirming on the kiosk that the tag is attached, the traveler receives a claim tag and the bag moves down the conveyer belt to its destination.

Airport employees greet customers just before they reach the Scan&Fly kiosks. The employees are available to help the customers if they need further instruction on how to utilize the kiosks. According to a press release by Type22, the airport was highly pleased by the kiosks.

“This is faster than the traditionally check-in desks,” said Ivar van der Smaal, Project Manager of Eindhoven Airport in an interview with Type22. “We believe that this is the future of the check-in process at airports.” Currently, users of the kiosks have given them a rating of 9.2 out of 10, and 83 percent of them said they would recommend the kiosks to their friends, family, and coworkers.  

About Bradley Cooper

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Bradley Cooper is an experienced editor for Connect Media. He has written across a wide range of beats, ranging from food to digital signage to banking, and is the current editor of ATM Marketplace and Food Truck Operator. His background is in information technology, advertising, and writing. When he’s not crafting a story, you can find him going for a run or spending time with his wife and three sons. 

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