Malta International Airport will be carrying out a full simulation exercise on Monday in anticipation of its Baggage Handling System upgrade.

The exercise will be carried out between 4pm and 6pm with the airport operating a manual baggage feed at this time.

While there is only a slim possibility of complete baggage processing malfunctions, MIA said it is conducting preparedness exercises, aimed at testing the robustness of the company’s business continuity plan.

These ensure that the airport team, stakeholders operating at the terminal, and back-up infrastructure are fully equipped to handle such a situation in a way that causes minimal inconvenience to passengers.

The new Baggage Handling System will pave the way for the forthcoming installation of eight new check-in desks which will increase the airport's throughput and efficiency. This infrastructure project will also allow MIA to continue adding capacity in future expansion plans.

The BHS upgrade forms part of Malta International Airport’s Terminal Reconfiguration Project through which the company has invested €12 million in infrastructural improvements with the aim of further enhancing its guests’ airport experience.

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