At Greasby’s Auction House in Tooting, South London, a bright yellow suitcase caught my attention. Locked, heavy, and gleaming like new, it wasn’t just an ordinary travel bag—it was someone’s unclaimed luggage, filled with belongings I could only discover if I placed the winning bid. I decided to take a gamble. Along with the yellow suitcase, I bid on four more: a large black case, a blue one with a compass ...
Losing your luggage while traveling can turn a dream holiday into a stressful experience. Fortunately, every airline operates a lost and found process to help passengers track and recover their bags—or claim compensation if they never arrive. Before You Travel: Minimize Risk The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recommends labeling your luggage with your name, email, and address, both outside and inside your bag. This simple step improves your chances in case ...
Have you ever lost your bags at Denver International Airport (DIA)? You’re not alone. DIA ranks as one of the top airports globally for lost and found incidents, making it a hotspot for travelers searching for misplaced luggage. A recent analysis by Arka looked at passenger volume and online searches for lost and found services, adjusting the data per million passengers to ensure fair comparisons. The results show that Miami International ...
Lost something at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)? From ceremonial headdresses to a single purple and sky-blue boot, PIT’s new digital lost and found tool makes recovering items fast and easy. Passengers can now submit lost item claims online, track them in real time, and receive automated updates anytime, anywhere—no need to call or email during business hours. Key Benefits of PIT’s Lost and Found System: Online Claims: Fill out a simple form with ...
For travelers worldwide, few experiences are more frustrating than reaching your destination only to discover that your luggage hasn’t made the trip with you. With airport baggage handlers managing an estimated 26 million bags annually, the risk of misplaced or delayed luggage is real—and the struggle between checking a bag or sticking to carry-on luggage is one many passengers face. Now, Arka, a California-based provider of custom shipping packaging, has conducted ...
A travel influencer has gone viral after revealing a little-known but crucial airport security tip that every holidaymaker should know before flying abroad. The influencer, who goes by @travel.by.the.books on social media, shared a cautionary story she learned directly from a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer in the United States. Why You Should Never Leave Your Phone in Airport Security Trays In her video, she explained: “The one thing I’m absolutely never doing when ...
Ever wondered what really happens to lost airport luggage? That suitcase that never shows up at baggage claim—where does it go? YouTuber WillNE decided to stop wondering and start investigating. His mission: buy 100 unclaimed airport suitcases online and try to track down their original owners. What followed was a wild, six-month social experiment full of strange discoveries, awkward encounters, and a surprising look into the world of unclaimed baggage. WillNE ...
Breckenridge, Colorado — What began as a routine mountain cleanup at Breckenridge Ski Resort turned into a surprising treasure hunt, as staff uncovered everything from outdated tech gadgets to a message in a bottle during the resort’s annual Mountain Clean-Up Day. Earlier this summer, over 150 employees joined forces to remove an astounding 780 pounds of trash from the slopes and trails. Most of the debris had fallen from ski lifts ...
A South Carolina family has filed a federal lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, alleging that a vendor employee stole their child’s iPad left behind on a Delta flight and used it to record explicit videos, which were later discovered through the family’s iCloud account. According to the lawsuit, filed on July 16, 2025, in US District Court in Charleston, Tory and Brooke Brewer accuse Delta of negligence, intentional infliction of emotional ...
Passengers arriving at St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport on Turkish Airlines flights have faced major baggage delays, prompting immediate action by airport authorities. The disruption, which began on July 25, has led to inconvenience for many travelers, but the airport and airline are actively working to resolve the issue. The airport’s operator, Northern Capital Gateway (NCG), confirmed that a dedicated emergency task force has been formed to address the growing number of ...