Do you know about these 5 new baggage rules at Dubai airport?

The Dubai international airport now has introduced a new set of baggage rules that promises to reduce the risk of mishandlings and enhance the performance of its check-in and baggage operation at Dubai International.

"Dubai International provides some of the most sophisticated baggage systems in the world," said Ali Angizeh, Vice President of Terminal Operations at Dubai International, reported Khaleej Times. 

"However, even the most technologically advanced systems can be disrupted by irregular shaped or oversized bags. Bags that are round or do not have a flat surface of any kind are by far the largest source of baggage jams. These jams can shut down sections of our system, delay baggage delivery to the aircraft and inconvenience our customers," he added.

The airport authorities have been asked to reject bags without flat surfaces during check-in effective March 8, 2017. Dubai Airports has advised all airlines operating into DXB of the imminent change and has updated its website, mobile app and signage across the airport to help raise awareness.

Here are the set of five rules:

1. No round bags

2. No bags without flat surface

3. No irregular shaped bags

4. No oversized bags

5. Bags that do not meet the criterion will have to be repacked in boxes for a fee
 

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