Some New Orleans flights delayed after issues with baggage system at new airport

The outgoing baggage handling system at Louis Armstrong International Airport is once again experiencing problems, delaying some flights.

Intermittent problems were reported by travelers on social media on Christmas Eve, and they resurfaced Thursday, which photos of bags piling up along stuck conveyor belts.

The airport confirmed the issues Thursday afternoon, but provided no further details.

“The baggage system operators and the airlines along with the contractors who built the baggage handling system are working together to review baggage processing procedures and run diagnostics to identify the specific issues so they can be addressed,” the airport said in a written statement. “If there were any missed bags, the airlines will work with the passengers directly to ensure they make it to the appropriate destination.”

The airport experienced problems with the outgoing baggage system last month, on the second day the $1 billion dollar terminal was open. It took about a week to get all the kinks ironed out, though there were only widespread problems with lost luggage for the first three days.

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