The In-line Hold Baggage System is prescribed to have a minimum throughput of

The In-line Hold Baggage System (HBS) is a critical infrastructure component in modern airports for screening checked-in luggage. According to the standards and specifications prescribed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the automated screening machines (typically Level 1 and Level 2) are required to have a high operational efficiency to prevent congestion in the Baggage Handling System (BHS).

The prescribed minimum throughput for an In-line HBS machine is 1200 bags per hour. This capacity ensures that the system can handle the peak-hour passenger load of large aircraft and busy terminals without causing delays in flight departures. While some advanced systems may reach 1500 or 1800 bags per hour, 1200 remains the standard prescribed minimum for system design and procurement in Indian civil aviation infrastructure.