Glossary
HBS — Hold Baggage Screening
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
HBS (Hold Baggage Screening) is the screening of checked-in baggage before it is loaded onto the aircraft. India applies 100% hold-baggage screening — every checked bag is screened, usually by an inline X-ray/CT system, for explosives and dangerous goods.
- Full form
- Hold Baggage Screening
- Category
- Screening