Dubai Airports introduces new baggage rule starting March 8

“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,” said Ali Angizeh, Vice President of Terminal Operations at Dubai International.

The airport authorities added that those with “non-compliant baggage” will be given the option of having it “repacked in boxes for a fee”.

The new baggage is expected to help improve service, reduce risk of mishandling and enhance performance of its check-in and baggage operations.