Thus, to support the constant evolution of air traffic and guarantee the processing of baggage in the best conditions of safety and punctuality, in accordance with international standards, ONDA has carried out a major project of redevelopment and modernization of the chain’s equipment. baggage processing, indicates the Office in a press release.
Covering an area of approximately 3,000 m2, the new baggage processing area for transit flights is equipped with a high-tech system including the latest generation equipment for baggage security screening, adds the same source, specifying that this system consists of two conveyor lines equipped with automatic explosive detection devices (EDS).
The two conveyor lines thus direct the “clear” baggage towards a carousel for loading continuing flights, and if necessary, towards a third line equipped with a dual-view X-ray scanner for the “suspicious” baggage requiring a additional control.
According to the press release, this new system makes it possible to process 1,500 bags in transit per hour, ensuring rapid and efficient handling, allowing a clear improvement in the punctuality of this category of flights.
ONDA has also strengthened the baggage delivery system on arrival by equipping the dedicated area with inclined carousels, offering greater processing capacity and reducing waiting times.
The baggage delivery area now has 10 belts, 7 of which have been replaced by the latest generation equipment, offering increased capacity and making it possible to respond effectively to the growth in traffic, while reducing waiting times for the baggage claim.
In addition, a global renovation project for the baggage delivery room will be launched soon, in order to offer passengers a modernized, more comfortable and functional space, for a better passenger experience, it was continued.
Reducing waiting times, streamlining circuits, improving the customer experience to offer an optimal experience to all travelers is today the leitmotif of ONDA for Mohammed V airport in Casablanca, as well as for the all airports in the Kingdom.
These new developments are part of ONDA’s strategy aimed at modernizing its infrastructure in order to support the continued growth of the airport’s traffic, strengthen its position as an international hub and adapt to the needs of passengers, to ultimately prepare for the challenges of 2030, concludes the press release.
