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Baggage Mishap

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travel2 years ago

"Swiss Plane Soars with 111 Passengers, Zero Suitcases"

A Swiss Airlines plane departed from Zurich to Bilbao without any of its passengers' checked bags due to a shortage of ground staff. Passengers waited for over two hours at the conveyor belt before being informed that their bags were left behind. The flight crew decided to fly without the bags for operational reasons, as the plane had to transport another set of passengers before the airport closed. The bags are being flown to Bilbao, but no specific arrival time was given. This is not the first incident of a plane departing without passengers' bags, as similar incidents have occurred in the past.

travel2 years ago

"Suitcaseless Flight: Swiss Plane Departs with 111 Passengers, Zero Baggage"

A Swiss Airlines plane departed from Zurich to Bilbao without any of its passengers' checked bags due to a shortage of ground staff. Passengers waited for over two hours at the conveyor belt before being informed that their bags were left behind. The flight crew decided to fly without the bags for operational reasons, as the plane had to transport another set of passengers before the airport closed. The bags are being flown to Bilbao, but no specific arrival time was given. This is not the first incident of a plane departing without passengers' bags, as similar incidents have occurred in the past.

travel2 years ago

Swiss Airline's Luggage-Less Plane Raises Eyebrows

A Swiss Airlines plane departed from Zurich to Bilbao without any of its passengers' checked bags due to a shortage of ground staff. Passengers waited for over two hours at the conveyor belt before being informed that their bags were left behind. The flight crew decided to fly without the bags for operational reasons. The bags are being flown to Bilbao, but no arrival time has been specified. This is not the first incident of a plane departing without passengers' bags.

travel2 years ago

United Airlines' Baggage Blunders Exposed by Resourceful Customers and AirTags

United Airlines faced embarrassment once again when a passenger's bag went missing, despite her using an Apple AirTag to track its location. The airline initially dismissed her claims, but the AirTag showed that the bag was at the baggage reclaim center in Chicago. Frustrated, the passenger flew to Chicago herself and retrieved her bag within 30 seconds. United Airlines later apologized, reimbursed her miles, and offered a travel credit. This incident highlights the airline's poor customer service and the effectiveness of Apple AirTags in locating lost items.

travel2 years ago

Magician's AirTag and Second Ticket Rescue Disappearing Bag

Magician Danny Orleans relied on his AirTag-equipped bag and the Find My app to locate his missing luggage after United Airlines claimed it hadn't been checked in. Despite United's denial, Orleans used the app to track his bag to the tarmac at Newark airport. To retrieve it, he purchased a second plane ticket, went through security, and found his bag sitting unattended. A United employee eventually retrieved the bag and Orleans was able to pick it up four hours after his flight had landed.

travel2 years ago

Magician's Lost Bag Found with Apple AirTag After Buying New Ticket

Magician Danny Orleans's bag went missing at Newark Airport, containing $1,500 worth of sound equipment needed for his performance the next day. Using his Apple AirTag, he tracked down his bag on the tarmac and bought a new plane ticket to re-enter the terminal. After spotting his bag through a window, he alerted a United employee who retrieved it. Despite the inconvenience, Orleans made it to his trade show and praised the effectiveness of Apple AirTags in locating his belongings. United Airlines refunded the cost of the extra ticket.