olice were called to Whittle Way in Northgate, Crawley—just over a mile from Gatwick Airport—on the morning of Friday, June 6, after a body was discovered inside an abandoned vehicle parked on an industrial estate. Local residents said the car had been left there for up to eight months and had been reported to the… Continue reading Body Discovered in Abandoned Car in Crawley After Months of Reports
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Sydney Airport’s lost property auction features a treasure trove of unclaimed items, including tech gadgets, designer perfumes, surfboards, and Lego sets.
Sydney Airport’s Lost Property Auction: From Laptops to Lego, Thousands of Unclaimed Items Up for Grabs — All for a Good Cause Travellers passing through Sydney Airport have left behind a staggering assortment of belongings — and now, thousands of these unclaimed items are going under the hammer in the airport’s much-anticipated annual lost property… Continue reading Sydney Airport’s lost property auction features a treasure trove of unclaimed items, including tech gadgets, designer perfumes, surfboards, and Lego sets.
Since its inception in September 1994, Kansai International Airport has maintained a flawless record of never losing a single piece of luggage.
Traveling can be stressful—delays, long lines, bad weather, and, perhaps most frustrating of all, lost luggage. But at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan, that last concern is almost nonexistent. Since its opening in September 1994, the airport has reportedly never lost a single piece of luggage—an extraordinary feat considering it serves 28 million passengers… Continue reading Since its inception in September 1994, Kansai International Airport has maintained a flawless record of never losing a single piece of luggage.
What Happens to Your Luggage After Check-In? Emirates Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look
When you hand off your suitcase at the airport check-in counter, it vanishes from sight—and often, from mind. But behind the scenes, your bag embarks on a journey nearly as complex as your flight. New data released by Emirates Airlines lost and found, reveals just how meticulously managed this process is, especially at the airline’s… Continue reading What Happens to Your Luggage After Check-In? Emirates Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Look
Auckland Airport Turns Lost Property into a Lifeline for Local Families
Auckland International Airport (AKL), New Zealand’s busiest air hub, is proving that one traveler’s forgotten item can become another family’s treasure. In 2023 alone, the airport collected over nine tonnes of unclaimed goods — from prams and snowboards to guitars, car parts, and even wheelchairs — giving them a second life through a unique community… Continue reading Auckland Airport Turns Lost Property into a Lifeline for Local Families
Air Traffic Outage at Newark Sparks Major Disruptions, FAA Under Scrutiny
An equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport last Monday led to a 60- to 90-second blackout of air traffic control radar and communications, according to sources familiar with the incident. The failure rendered air traffic controllers temporarily unable to communicate with aircraft, as confirmed by ATC audio recordings obtained by ABC News. In one… Continue reading Air Traffic Outage at Newark Sparks Major Disruptions, FAA Under Scrutiny
Dubai Police Recover Lost Luggage Containing 25,000 AED Within 30 Minutes
An Egyptian traveler at Dubai International Airport recently reported a case of lost luggage after mistakenly picking up the wrong suitcase. The bag, which contained 25,000 AED in cash along with important travel documents, was recovered by the Dubai Police. Let’s find out how the mix-up happened and what the authorities did to resolve the… Continue reading Dubai Police Recover Lost Luggage Containing 25,000 AED Within 30 Minutes
‘No Shoes, No Problem?’ United Passenger’s Barefoot Odyssey Breaks Airline Rules
A United Airlines passenger arrived in the country and somehow lost his shoes at customs. He decided to leave his shoes behind, rather than looking for them, because he was afraid of missing his onward connection. He had two domestic flights to take, including a stop at Chicago O’Hare, and he made the entire journey… Continue reading ‘No Shoes, No Problem?’ United Passenger’s Barefoot Odyssey Breaks Airline Rules
MORE THAN 60,000 ITEMS LOST IN UK AIRPORTS IN LAST YEAR
With people chasing the last of warmer temperatures, holiday-makers are being urged to keep an eye on their belongings. New data found that more than 60,000 items were turned into lost and found hubs in UK airports. That’s according to new data obtained by Confused.com from Luggage Point, which manages lost and found items in… Continue reading MORE THAN 60,000 ITEMS LOST IN UK AIRPORTS IN LAST YEAR
Ontario International Airport had busiest September ever, smashing record from 2005
Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed more than 600,000 travelers last month, the busiest September in its history, officials announced. The Southern California gateway reported 606,015 travelers in September, a 9% increase compared with the same month in 2023. The total included 575,513 domestic passengers and 30,502 international customers. The number of domestic travelers was 10.7%… Continue reading Ontario International Airport had busiest September ever, smashing record from 2005