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Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport has begun preparatory work on the replacement of its two remaining old baggage carousels, over a year after three were replaced and the arrivals hall expanded. In late 2023, the airport installed new carousels manufactured by the Alstef Group. This included the first inclined dispenser carousel at the airport and two horizontal scale baggage carousels. “To enhance service quality and improve the passenger experience, preparations are underway to replace two baggage carousels in the baggage claim hall. During the upgrade, efforts will be made to maintain a high level of service for passengers. The installation of two new carousels will allow for faster baggage retrieval, increased capacity to accommodate more passengers, and an overall improved travel experience”, Belgrade Airport told EX-YU Aviation News.
The Alsted Group has replaced Belgrade Airport’s entire baggage handling system. It underwent installation in multiple phases, primarily focusing on completing the baggage handling system in the new Terminal 2 while establishing connections with the existing Terminal 1 baggage system. The on-site work, initiated in June 2022, commenced with the first departure phase in the southern area of Terminal 2. This phase encompassed the installation of 28 check-in conveyors and counters, outbound screening and sortation systems, make-up carousels, out-of-gauge lines, and roller tables. The subsequent departure phase, cantered on the northern area of Terminal 2, involved the installation of 33 check-in conveyors and counters, an outbound screening system, carousel-based sortation systems, and a make-up carousel. Simultaneously, phase three concentrated on establishing a two-way connection between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, integrating essential systems and installing fifty conveyors. The final departures phase focused on the dedicated transfer line, comprising thirteen conveyors designed for efficient baggage transfer.
