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Conditions at
Amsterdam Airport
Schiphol
Version 1.1, 1 December 2013
Overview
Introduction
This document describes the terms and conditions for baggage items that enter the
baggage handling system of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. It contains information
on:
The purpose and application of these terms and conditions;
The specific terms and conditions that apply to baggage items in order to be
handled by the baggage handling system;
The baggage items that cannot be handled by the baggage handling system;
The terms and conditions pertaining to the information required for automated
baggage handling.
Contents
Purpose
See page
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5
7
9
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The purpose of these terms and conditions is to enable the efficient handling of
baggage in the baggage handling systems of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, in
order to
Non-compliance
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will contact involved parties upon apparent noncompliance with these terms and conditions, in order to jointly analyse causes for
non-compliance and develop improvements/amendments to further support the
above purpose.
Intended
audience
These terms and conditions apply to all airlines and their handling agents
who utilise the automated baggage handling system and baggage
facilities of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Valid from
Revision
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Overview, Continued
Contact
References
Referring to this
document
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General
Introduction
This chapter contains the definitions and acronyms of the terms used in this document.
Baggage
The terms baggage, baggage items and bags are all used in this document and, for
all intents and purposes, are considered synonymous.
Definitions
Odd-size
Out-ofgauge
(OOG)
Definition
Normal or regular baggage is considered to be either luggage,
suitcases, trunks, boxes or bags of a more or less rectangular shape, not
being odd-size (see below).
Normal baggage also fits within the general dimensions applicable to
each specific baggage handling area (see Specific Terms and Conditions
on pages 5, 7, and 9).
Normal baggage can be of rigid shape (hard-shell suitcase) or
deformable within limits (duffel or equipment bags).
Odd-size baggage is baggage which clearly and visibly:
Is able to roll or runs a risk of rolling
Is open or easily opened on its own
Has protruding or hooked edges
Contains live creatures
Contains liquids, chemicals, noxious/poisonous or
flammable/explosive substances
Is fragile (i.e. the casing, not the contents)
May damage personnel and/or the baggage handling system through
sharp or pointed edges
Is constructed of multiple loosely attached items.
Examples of odd-size baggage:
Trolleys, buggies, (parts of) child booster seats
Rolled sleeping bags
Cans of paint
Animal kennels
Unlocked, unsecured toolboxes.
Out-of-gauge baggage is normal baggage which either exceeds or falls
below the physical dimensions length, width, height and weight
permitted for automated baggage handling (see Specific Terms and
Conditions on pages 5, 7, and 9 for each areas permitted dimensions).
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General, continued
Definitions
(continued)
Term
Dimensions
Definition
Length: in cm, measured in the direction of transportation
Height: in cm, measured perpendicular to the conveyor belt
Width: in cm, measured perpendicular to the direction of
transportation
Weight: in kg, measured perpendicular to the direction of
transportation
The following figure shows how the dimensions of baggage on the
transport conveyors are measured.
Length
Height
Width
Abbreviations
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Meaning
Actual flight schedule
Automated load unit transport Mechanical unloading
module
Baggage source message
Out of gauge (see Definitions above)
Self-service drop-off point
Seasonal time table
Terminal 1 ... 4
Transfer screening D-pier
Unloading quays E-pier
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This chapter contains the terms and conditions for baggage items at the check-in
positions at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
General terms and conditions are presented first, followed by specific terms and
conditions for each check-in area where applicable.
General terms
and conditions
Baggage items may only enter the baggage handling system under the following
conditions:
Tem
Normal baggage
Drawbar
Belts/handles
Separation
Orientation
Baggage label
Heavy baggage
label
BSM
Location
Exclusions
The following baggage items should not be allowed to enter the baggage handling
system at check-in:
Note
Condition
The baggage item meets the definition of normal baggage
(see Definitions).
If present, drawbars must be fully retracted/collapsed.
Handles/brackets and straps must be tightly tied to the
baggage item.
Consecutive baggage items must be inserted with at least a
hands width of clearance between them.
If applicable, baggage items with wheels must be positioned
with the wheels oriented towards the passenger and the
check-in desk.
Baggage items must be fitted with one and only one baggage
label compliant with [IATA PSCRM] Resolution 740.
Note: the baggage label must be visible and not rolled,
bunched, creased, damaged or wedged.
Baggage items weighing more than 23 kg must be fitted with
a label with the text Heavy.
For each baggage item a Baggage Source Message must be
sent to the baggage handling system, compliant with the
specifications in this document below (see Specification
Baggage Source Message).
Baggage items can only enter the baggage handling system
through the insertion conveyors at the check-in desks or via an
SSDOP.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol reserves the right to classify baggage items as noncompliant and deny said baggage access to the baggage handlings system where
applicable.
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If baggage items do not comply with the admissible dimensions, the collecting conveyor
will stop.
Specific terms
and conditions at
Departures
In all departure areas, excluding departures 1 desk rows 1 and 2, the following
minimum and maximum allowable baggage dimensions apply:
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
Weight
Specific terms
and conditions at
Departures 1,
desk rows 1 & 2
At Departures 1 desk rows 1 and 2, the following minimum and maximum allowable
baggage dimensions apply:
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
Weight
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Values
Between 30cm and 100cm
Between 5cm and 65cm
Between 20cm and 75cm
Between 0.5kg and 32kg
Values
Between 30cm and 100cm
Between 5cm and 55cm
Between 20cm and 75cm
Between 0.5kg and 32kg
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This chapter contains the terms and conditions for baggage items at the transfer input
positions at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
General terms and conditions are presented first, followed by specific terms and
conditions for each transfer input area where applicable.
General terms
and conditions
Baggage items may only enter the baggage handling system under the following
conditions:
Term
Normal baggage
Drawbar
Belts/handles
Separation
Orientation
Baggage label
Heavy label
BSM
Location
Exclusions
The following baggage items should not be allowed to enter the baggage handling
system at check-in:
Note
Condition
The baggage item meets the definition of normal baggage
(see Definitions).
If present, drawbars must be fully retracted/collapsed.
Handles/brackets and straps must be tightly tied to the
baggage item.
Consecutive baggage items must be inserted with at least a
hands width of clearance between them.
If applicable, baggage items with wheels must be positioned
with the wheels oriented towards the passenger and the
check-in desk.
Baggage items must be fitted with one and only one baggage
label compliant with [IATA PSCRM] Resolution 740.
Note: this baggage label shall be visible and not rolled,
bunched, creased, damaged or wedged.
Baggage items weighing more than 23kg must be fitted with a
label with the text Heavy1.
For each baggage item a Baggage Source Message must be
sent to the baggage handling system, compliant with the
specifications in this document below (see Specification
Baggage Source Message).2
Baggage items can only enter the baggage handling system
through the insertion conveyors at the check-in desks or via an
SSDOP.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol reserves the right to classify baggage items as noncompliant and deny said baggage access to the baggage handlings system where
applicable.
Continued on the next page
1
2
It is assumed that a Heavy label has been applied to the baggage item at check-in at the upstream station.
It is assumed that a BSM has been sent at check-in at the upstream station.
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Baggage items that do not comply with the admissible dimensions will be routed to the
next available out-of-gauge run out (see Specific terms and conditions below for
details). To avoid stagnation and die-back in the baggage flows, these baggage items
must be manually removed.
Specific terms
and conditions at
Transfer
In all transfer areas, except Transfer UQE, the following minimum and maximum
allowable baggage dimensions apply:
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
Weight
Values
Between 30cm and 100cm
Between 5cm and 65cm
Between 20cm and 75cm
Between 0.5kg and 32kg
Baggage items that do not comply with these dimensions are routed to the out-ofgauge run out.
Specific terms
and conditions at
Transfer UQE
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Baggage items longer than 160cm and/or heavier than 85kg are stopped at the out-ofgauge retrieval point in the out-of-gauge line.
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This chapter contains the terms and conditions for baggage items at the reclaim input
positions at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
General terms and conditions are presented first, followed by specific terms and
conditions for each reclaim input area where applicable.
General terms
and conditions
Baggage items may only enter the baggage handling system under the following
conditions:
Term
Normal baggage
Drawbar
Belts/handles
Separation
Orientation
Baggage label
Heavy label
Location
Exclusions
Condition
The baggage item meets the definition of normal baggage
(see Definitions).
If present, drawbars must be fully retracted/collapsed.
Handles/brackets and straps must be tightly tied to the
baggage item.
Consecutive baggage items must be inserted with at least a
hands width of clearance between them.
If applicable, baggage items with wheels must be positioned
with the wheels oriented towards the passenger and the
check-in desk.
Baggage items must be fitted with one and only one baggage
label compliant with [IATA PSCRM] Resolution 740.
Note: this baggage label must be visible and not rolled,
bunched, creased, damaged or wedged.
Baggage items weighing more than 23kg must be fitted with a
label with the text Heavy3.
Baggage items can only enter the baggage handling system
through the insertion conveyors at the check-in desks or via an
SSDOP.
The following baggage items should not be allowed to enter the baggage handling
system at check-in:
Note
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol reserves the right to classify baggage items as noncompliant and deny said baggage access to the baggage handlings system where
applicable.
Warning
If baggage items do not comply with admissible dimensions, the reclaim conveyor will
stop.
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It is assumed that a Heavy label has been applied to the baggage item at check-in at the upstream station.
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In all Reclaim areas the following minimum and maximum allowable baggage
dimensions apply:
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
Weight
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Values
Between 30cm and 100cm
Between 5cm and 65cm
Between 20cm and 75cm
Between 0,5kg and 32kg
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All Baggage Source Messages (BSMs) sent to the automated baggage handling system
of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol pertaining to baggage items to be processed by the
baggage handling system must comply with the specifications in this document. This
compliance is required for Local, Terminating and Transfer BSMs as well as BSM
Change and BSM Delete messages.
Rationale
BSMs that comply with this specification ensure a timely, efficient and correct
processing of baggage items by the baggage handling system of Amsterdam Airport
Schiphol.
Non-compliance
BSM Element
specification
All BSMs must at least comply with the BSM Specification (BSM Version 1) in [IATA
PSCRM] Recommended practice (RP) 1745, section 4.
Furthermore, all BSMs must contain the elements described in the following table and
comply with the stated conditionality.
Note: BSMs may contain additional elements not mentioned in the table below,
conforming to [IATA PSCRM] RP1745. These elements will be ignored by the BHS.
Element
BSM
CHG/DEL
.D
.E
.F
Definition
Standard
message
identifier
Change of status
identifier
Bag check-in
details
Conditionality4
Mandatory
Baggage
exception data
Operational
outbound flight
information
Optional
Conditional
Conditional
Conditional
Condition
A change or deletion of a
previously sent BSM is required.
Baggage is checked in at a remote
check-in location or a Self-Service
Baggage Drop-off location. See
[IATA PSCRM] RP1745 Section
2.3.7.3.
Mandatory: element must be sent. Conditional: element must be sent if stated condition(s) apply. Optional:
element may be sent if so desired.
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Element
.G
.H
.I
.L
.N
.O
.P
.R
.S
.T
.V
.W
.X5
.Y
ENDBSM
Definition
Ground
transport
Handling
location
Inbound flight
information
Automated PNR
address
Baggage tag
details
Onward flight
information
Passenger name
Internal airline
data
Reconciliation
data
Baggage tag
printer ID
Version and
supplementary
data
Pieces and
weight
dimensions and
type data
Baggage security
screening
Frequent
traveller number
End of message
identifier
Conditionality
Optional
Condition
Optional
Conditional
Optional
Mandatory
Conditional
Conditional
Optional
Conditional
Conditional
Mandatory
Conditional
Optional
Optional
Mandatory
BSMs are allowed to contain a .X element compliant with earlier editions of [IATA PSCRM] RP1745, for example the
26th Edition or earlier.
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The specific field of the elements mentioned above must comply with the following:
The specifications in [IATA PSCRM] RP1745 section 2.3;
The conditionalities for use in the BSM as described in [IATA PSCRM] RP1745 section
4.8.
For some fields specific conditions apply for the BHS of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
These conditions are described in the table below:
BSM
Element
.F
.F
Class of travel
.I
.N
Baggage tag
number
.V
Baggage source
indicator
.V
.V
Airport code
Message reference
number
Acknowledgement
request A
Encryption
.V
.V
BSM addressing
Field
Condition
These data items must be identical to the data
items sent in the AFS and STT records (see
Specification of STT and Specification of AFS on
pages 16 and 19).
May, if provided and required, be used for
defining subsortations in the baggage handling
system.
These data items must be identical to the data
items sent in the AFS and STT records (see
Specification of STT and Specification of AFS on
pages 16 and 19).
This data item must be identical to the barcode
representation of the tag number on the
baggage tag.
L for local (check-in) baggage
T for transfer baggage
X for terminating (reclaim) baggage
R for remote (remote check-in) baggage.
AMS in all instances.
Not used.
Not used.
Not used.
Address
LONASI01
SPLBE7X
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In cases where the information in a previously sent BSM requires changes or has
become obsolete (e.g. when re-routing a passenger or re-labelling a baggage item),
BSM data may be changed or deleted using the protocols below:
If BSM data needs to be
Deleted
Then
A BSM must be sent with:
Changed
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All Seasonal Time Tables (STT) or Seasonal Time Table records sent to the
Automated Baggage Handling System (BHS) of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol,
for purposes of handling baggage for said flights at this airport must comply
with the specification in this document. STT data must be available for all line,
charter and ad-hoc flights.
STT data is primarily sent to the CISS system.
Rationale
Seasonal Time Tables that comply with the specifications in this document
ensure correct and timely handling of baggage items in the automated
baggage handling system of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Non-compliance
Seasonal Time Tables that do not comply with the specifications in this
document may cause the BHS of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to be incapable
of correctly handling baggage items.
Note: the BHS of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is not capable of directly
notifying senders of non-compliant STTs of non-compliance.
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STT messages must contain flight records compliant with the following specification6:
Element
Arrival/Departure
indicator
Flight prefix
Conditionality
Mandatory
Description
Arrival or departure indicator (A or D)
Mandatory
Flight suffix
Schema date start
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Scheduled time
Mandatory
Operational days
Mandatory
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Element
Aircraft type
Aircraft
configuration
Flight range
identification
Flight nature
Seats
Destination range
EU indicator
Baggage handler
Passenger handler
type
STT data
formats
TBD.
STT addressing
TBD.
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Conditionality
Mandatory
Optional
Description
Type of aircraft.
Configuration of aircraft.
Mandatory
Mandatory
Optional
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
Mandatory
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All Actual Flight Schedules (AFS) or Actual Flight Schedule records sent to the
Automated Baggage Handling System (BHS) of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
for purposes of handling baggage for said flights at this airport must comply
with the specification in this document. AFS data must be available for all line,
charter and ad-hoc flights.
AFS data is primarily sent to the CISS system.
Rationale
Actual Flight Schedules that comply with the specifications in this document
ensure correct and timely handling of baggage items in the automated BHS of
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Non-compliance
Actual Flight Schedules that do not comply with the specifications in this
document may cause the BHS of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to be incapable
of correctly handling baggage items.
Note: the BHS of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is not capable of directly
notifying senders of non-compliant AFSs of non-compliance.
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AFS messages must contain records compliant with the specification in the following
table7:
Element
Arrival/Departure
indicator
Flight prefix
Conditionality
Mandatory
Description
Arrival or departure indicator (A or D).
Mandatory
Flight Suffix
Scheduled
date/time
Mandatory
Mandatory
Code-share flights
Main flight
Mandatory
Conditional
Estimated
touchdown time
Optional
Estimated on/off
blocks time
Optional
Estimated
airborne time
Optional
Aircraft type
Aircraft
configuration
Aircraft
registration
Flight range
identification
Flight nature
Cancelled
indicator
Seats
Expected number
of passengers
Destination range
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Gate
Optional
Ramp position
EU indicator
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
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Element
Flight remark 1
Flight remark 2
Baggage handler
Passenger handler
type
Reclaim belt
identification
Conditionality
Optional
Optional
Mandatory
Optional
Description
Remark code (CDE) and text.
Remark code (RSN) and text.
Baggage handler code.
Handler type (baggage or passenger).
Optional
Optional
Check-in open
time
Check-in close
time
End of handling
Optional
AFS Data
formats
TBD.
AFS Addressing
TBD.
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Optional
Optional
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