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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Too Long a Journey and Still Without Luggage. Japanese Jumper Stuck in Shelled Dubai

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido's planned short break after the Olympic Games has been extended indefinitely due to his being stranded in Dubai amidst escalating conflict in the region.

Mar 1 • 10:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The mistake that cost a family $28,000 on vacation

An Australian family lost over $28,000 during their vacation to Indonesia due to a luggage mix-up upon arrival in Jakarta.

Feb 27 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Czech tourists arrested with over a hundred cacti and two thousand seeds in their luggage at Guarulhos airport

Four Czech tourists were arrested at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport for attempting to smuggle over a hundred cacti and nearly two thousand illegally obtained seeds from Brazil.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

SURPRISING ⟩ For this reason, you shouldn’t travel with a black suitcase

The article discusses the challenges of luggage loss and damage, advising travelers to avoid black suitcases for better visibility.

Feb 27 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I spent my easyJet holiday in tears after being left without luggage for 10 nights'

A holidaymaker experienced a distressing trip to Tenerife after easyJet lost her luggage for ten nights, leading her to take legal action against the airline.

Feb 27 • 05:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two women are arrested with marijuana and cocaine at the Aracaju bus station

Two women were arrested at a bus terminal in Aracaju for transporting marijuana and cocaine in their luggage.

Feb 26 • 13:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Instruments in Carry-On Luggage: Lufthansa Shows Grace for the Violin

Lufthansa has updated its carry-on regulations for musical instruments following a successful appeal by violinist Carolin Widmann and others.

Feb 26 • 13:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Important reason why everyone should pack a tennis ball in their suitcase

Health experts recommend packing a tennis ball in hand luggage for long-haul flights to alleviate stiffness and enhance circulation during the flight.

Feb 26 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Delayed luggage caused additional expenses for the consumer. The airline offers only 40 euros in compensation

Delayed luggage has forced passengers to incur unexpected costs, with an airline offering minimal compensation.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Where is my luggage?: Never give up

The article discusses the challenges and changes in packing for air travel as a family, highlighting the shift from traveling light to accommodating a child's needs.

Feb 24 • 11:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm a pilot's wife and there's method to sneak third bag on plane easily'

A pilot's wife shares a clever method to increase hand luggage space on flights by sneaking a third bag onboard without detection by airlines.

Feb 23 • 15:41 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

The Japanese Airport That Doesn’t Lose Bags

Kansai International Airport in Japan has a remarkable record of not losing any luggage since its inception in 1994, reflecting the country’s dedication to service and efficiency.

Feb 23 • 12:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Primark's 'stylish' £25 cabin travel bag is 'perfectly sized for essentials'

Primark is offering an affordable £25 cabin travel bag that is stylish and meets essential airline carry-on requirements.

Feb 20 • 09:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Shaky hands, restlessness, and excessive sweating make police suspect bus passenger caught with weapon on BR-135

A bus passenger was arrested on BR-135 in Brazil after police discovered a rifle and ammunition in his luggage during a routine operation.

Feb 19 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Travellers urged to ditch 1 common suitcase item for an easier holiday

A travel expert advises minimizing the number of jeans packed for holidays to lighten luggage and reduce travel stress.

Feb 19 • 10:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

How to find out if there are bedbugs in your hotel

Travel can spread bedbugs, and in the worst case, uninvited guests may end up in your luggage when you return home from a hotel stay.

Feb 18 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mineiro family compensated for lost luggage on trip to Disney

A family from São João del Rei, Brazil, was awarded compensation after their luggage went missing during a trip to the United States for a Disney cruise.

Feb 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Customs officers find 382 packets of smuggled cigarettes in a passenger's luggage from Sharm El Sheikh

Latvian customs officials discovered 382 packets of smuggled cigarettes from Egypt in a passenger's luggage.

Feb 18 • 05:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Passenger in Mallorca brutally attacked Ryanair agent during an argument over baggage

A passenger in Mallorca assaulted a Ryanair agent during a dispute concerning luggage.

Feb 17 • 17:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The £17 Amazon buy for suitcase over-packers 'saved my life while on holiday'

A traveler shares how Samfolk Compression Packing Cubes helped her effectively pack for a budget holiday.

Feb 17 • 12:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

400 kg of illegal fish in luggage from China

Authorities intercepted 400 kg of illegal seafood being smuggled from China to Italy by passengers on a low-cost flight.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Shocking airport security busts reveal bizarre and hidden items tucked away in luggage

The TSA reported a series of unusual items confiscated from luggage, including a replica pipe bomb and illegally hidden turtles.

Feb 16 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Wizz Air becomes third airline to offer Brits bag drop hack for early morning flights

Wizz Air has introduced a new bag drop service for UK travelers flying early in the morning, allowing them to check in and drop off luggage the evening before their flight.

Feb 16 • 14:20 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Baggage Problems at Gardermoen

There are issues with the luggage system at Norway's largest airport, Gardermoen, coinciding with the morning rush and winter holiday season.

Feb 16 • 07:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EasyJet in bag war with NHS doctor thrown off flight

An NHS doctor was removed from an EasyJet flight on Christmas Eve over a dispute concerning her hand luggage.

Feb 14 • 08:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With luggage, fan, and pillow, tourists 'move' to Olinda before Carnival takes over the slopes

Tourists are arriving in Olinda, Brazil, gearing up for the Carnival festivities that officially began on February 12, with many bringing personal items to enjoy the local culture.

Feb 13 • 20:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of UK airports that have scrapped hand 100ml liquid rule

Several UK airports have lifted the 100ml liquid restriction for hand luggage, while others maintain it, prompting travelers to verify regulations before flying.

Feb 13 • 12:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A foreigner arriving in Vilnius was left without luggage – the theft was captured by airport surveillance cameras

A foreign visitor's luggage was stolen at Vilnius Airport, leading to a police investigation after the incident was captured on video.

Feb 11 • 09:33 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Luggage stolen at Vilnius airport: loss amounts to 2 thousand euros

A passenger reported the theft of their luggage at Vilnius airport, resulting in a loss of approximately 2,000 euros.

Feb 11 • 06:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dunelm's 'lightweight' £12 Ryanair and easyJet cabin bag is 'sleek' and 'comfy'

Dunelm offers a lightweight cabin bag perfect for short trips, designed to meet the carry-on requirements of Ryanair and easyJet passengers.

Feb 10 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The viral story of Carlos's luggage, lost halfway across Spain: 'Iberia, my suitcase is heading to Alicante'

Carlos Sánchez's viral tweet about his lost luggage has captivated social media, showcasing the adventure of tracking the suitcase across Spain with community engagement.

Feb 10 • 00:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New 100ml rules at UK airports after 2 key changes

UK airports have changed the regulations on carrying liquids, allowing passengers to carry up to two litres of liquids in hand luggage due to new CT scanner technology.

Feb 8 • 02:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Airports Where Passenger Luggage Is Most Often Stolen

A study identifies airports worldwide where the loss of passenger luggage is most prevalent, linking it to factors like visitor ratings and luggage mishandling.

Feb 7 • 22:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Bus drove off with woman in the luggage compartment – the driver lacked a license

A woman in Norway was left in a bus's luggage compartment after the doors closed while she searched for her suitcase, and the driver did not have a valid license.

Feb 7 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

With Europe in the Luggage

The article recounts a literary journey through European countries that Spain was preparing to join in the European Economic Community in 1985.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Malasaña for Tourists: Where There Used to Be a Fruit Shop, Now Cannabis Oil is Sold

Since 2016, at least 30 businesses in Malasaña have closed, many with decades of history, to make way for tourist shops offering everything from luggage lockers to dinner shows.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Holidaymakers could face £5,000 fine for what they pack in their luggage

Holidaymakers could be fined up to £5,000 for failing to declare banned food products in their luggage when returning to England.

Feb 6 • 21:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

PILK PEALE ⟩ See what surprising baggage rules Ryanair and other airlines are now imposing

Airline baggage rules, especially for carry-on luggage, can often confuse travelers, and airlines frequently change them, requiring awareness of the latest restrictions from major carriers.

Feb 6 • 11:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Primark's 'stylish' £25 bag 'fits perfectly' as Ryanair and EasyJet carry-on

Shoppers are excited about a stylish £25 Primark bag that is perfect for carry-on luggage on budget airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet, making it ideal for quick getaways.

Feb 6 • 10:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Croat (21) arrested in the Dominican Republic with 14 packages of cocaine

A 21-year-old Croatian citizen was arrested in the Dominican Republic with 14 packages of cocaine while attempting to smuggle them in his carry-on luggage on a flight to Frankfurt.

Feb 6 • 09:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ryanair passengers issued warning as family hit with £400 charge over luggage rules

Ryanair passengers are being warned to adhere strictly to luggage rules after a family faced a hefty £400 charge for non-compliance.

Feb 6 • 01:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Court: Hand luggage on Ryanair is legal. Worse with ticket sales rules

The Brussels Enterprise Court has issued a mixed but largely favorable ruling for Ryanair regarding its online booking practices, initiated by a consumer organization alleging illegal activities.

Feb 5 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

easyJet and Ryanair may soon have to let you take two bags for free

The European Parliament has voted to allow passengers traveling with easyJet and Ryanair to carry two cabin bags for free, as opposed to just one, which could end additional luggage fees.

Feb 5 • 03:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

The best Presidents' Day deals worth shopping – from mattresses to luggage

The article showcases various Presidents' Day deals on home upgrades, mentioning discounts on tools, vacuums, kitchen gear, and mattresses.

Feb 4 • 18:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Vueling sentenced to charge for carry-on luggage to a passenger on a Sevilla-Palma flight

A court in Palma ordered Vueling to refund 50 euros to a Facua-Consumidores en Acción member for charging him to bring carry-on luggage on a Sevilla-Mallorca flight, along with statutory interest since his initial extrajudicial claim.

Feb 4 • 17:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Malpensa, record of arrivals for the Olympic Games

Malpensa Airport sees a record number of arrivals for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, welcoming 1,400 individuals with their sports equipment and luggage ahead of the event's opening on February 6.

Feb 4 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager travels with nearly 750 ammunition rounds and drug tablets in luggage and is apprehended

A 15-year-old was apprehended on the BR-020 highway in Piauí while transporting nearly 750 rounds of ammunition and over 30 drug tablets in a bus.

Feb 3 • 21:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The largest airport in Europe has removed a restriction that has annoyed passengers for years

London Heathrow Airport has lifted a long-standing security restriction on the amount of liquids passengers can carry in their hand luggage.

Feb 3 • 20:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A reminder from Finnair to passengers: Do not charge your battery like this

Finnair has issued a reminder on Facebook regarding a new aviation safety guideline prohibiting the use of external batteries during flights and requiring them to be carried in hand luggage instead.

Feb 3 • 09:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ryanair tells all plane passengers to stop packing 1 toiletry in hand luggage

Ryanair has advised passengers to refrain from packing a specific popular toiletry in their hand luggage to avoid issues at airport security.

Feb 3 • 07:25 UTC

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