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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK hand luggage rules as airport security can ban items even if 'normally' allowed

UK airport security can exercise discretion to ban items from hand luggage, even if typically permitted.

Mar 23 • 04:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: NDLEA busts drugs hidden in parcels, warns travellers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a warning to travellers regarding the dangers of accepting parcels or luggage they did not personally pack, following a recent drug interception operation.

Mar 22 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Foods and items banned from hand luggage that aren't technically liquids

Certain food items and other non-liquid commodities are restricted in hand luggage during air travel, potentially surprising travelers unaware of these regulations.

Mar 22 • 04:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A cockroach species previously not found in the Baltics has been discovered in Tartu

A previously undocumented cockroach species has been found in Tartu, Estonia, indicating its possible introduction through luggage from warmer climates.

Mar 21 • 16:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

How to deter luggage thieves? It depends on the color of the suitcase, the material, and whether it's wrapped in plastic film

The article discusses how various factors, such as suitcase color and material, can influence luggage theft prevention strategies.

Mar 20 • 11:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Galvonas' grandmother caused confusion in Bali: had to explain at the airport what was in the suitcases

R. Galvonas and his team brought traditional Lithuanian foods and cooking equipment to Bali for a Lithuanian-themed banquet, amusing local airport staff with their unique luggage.

Mar 20 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

5 key hand luggage rules explained as Ryanair warns travellers on restricted item

Ryanair has issued a warning to passengers regarding important hand luggage rules as travel restrictions vary, particularly concerning the packing of certain items.

Mar 20 • 10:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ryanair, TUI and easyJet ban everyday item from luggage with new rules

Major UK airlines have banned power banks and lithium batteries from hold luggage but allow them in cabin luggage with restrictions due to safety concerns.

Mar 20 • 09:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man follows Apple AirTag to track stolen luggage and is stunned when he finds culprit

A man successfully tracked his stolen luggage using an Apple AirTag, leading him to the thief.

Mar 20 • 07:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

K-pop fans flocking to Seoul left scrambling to find places to store luggage

Baggage storage services in Seoul are overwhelmed with requests from K-pop fans needing to store their luggage ahead of a BTS concert.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Foreign K-Pop Fans Are Coming, 'We Have Nowhere to Leave Our Luggage'

Foreign K-Pop fans attending the upcoming BTS concert in Seoul are struggling to find places to store their luggage due to strict regulations and venue restrictions.

Mar 18 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Arrest for... 2,000 Ants: The Strange 'Export' Ring That Concerns Kenyan Authorities

Kenyan authorities arrested a Chinese citizen at Nairobi's airport after discovering over 2,000 live ants hidden in their luggage, revealing an unusual trafficking market for rare insect species.

Mar 18 • 09:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

CBSA dog sniffs out 22.5 kg of raw meat in traveller’s luggage at Pearson airport

A detector dog from the Canadian Border Services Agency found 22.5 kilograms of raw meat in a traveler's luggage at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Mar 17 • 14:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Goodbye lost luggage: now you can tell the airline where your suitcase is

New technology allows passengers to track their lost luggage and inform airlines of its exact location, streamlining the recovery process.

Mar 17 • 10:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ryanair urges all plane passengers to stop packing 1 item in hand luggage

Ryanair has issued a warning to passengers advising against packing a specific item in hand luggage to avoid delays at the airport security.

Mar 17 • 08:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ryanair fights 'ludicrous' court award of £4,425 for lost suitcase

Ryanair is contesting a court ruling that awarded a couple £4,425 for the loss of a suitcase during a flight to Copenhagen, claiming the amount is excessive.

Mar 17 • 08:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes 14 revolvers on a bus on BR-364, in RO

Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 14 .38 caliber revolvers hidden in luggage on a bus traveling from Guajará-Mirim to Porto Velho.

Mar 16 • 15:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Illegal trafficking of ants: a man was arrested with more than two thousand live specimens in his luggage

A Chinese man was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over two thousand live ants, suggesting a link to an international wildlife trafficking network.

Mar 13 • 16:44 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Crime & Justice

Airport police arrest man with over 2,000 live ants

A man was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 live ants in his luggage.

Mar 13 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ideal hand luggage for Ryanair and easyJet flights now from under £11 in sale

A new hand luggage option meeting Ryanair and easyJet requirements is on sale for under £11.

Mar 13 • 13:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The Chinese man arrested trying to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

A Chinese citizen was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 queen ants in his luggage.

Mar 13 • 11:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

20-Year-Old Targets Luggage Storage at Convenience Store in Jeju, Caught by Employee's Sharp Eyes

A young man was arrested after attempting to steal tourist luggage from a convenience store in Jeju, South Korea, returning to the scene due to the employee's vigilance.

Mar 13 • 00:21 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Chinese man arrested in Kenya with 2,000 live queen ants at Nairobi airport

A Chinese national was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with over 2,000 live queen ants concealed in his luggage.

Mar 12 • 11:47 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: 11 travel essentials to pack in your carry-on for your next getaway

This article provides tips on essential items to pack in your carry-on for efficient travel without checked luggage.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Travel Expert: Avoid Colorful Suitcases and Here’s Why

A travel security expert advises against using brightly colored suitcases due to safety concerns.

Mar 12 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Stylish' suitcase set 'looks expensive' and 'glides through airports with ease' now half price

Marks and Spencer's Set of 3 Porto 4 Wheel Hard Shell Suitcases is now half price and has gained popularity among travelers for its lightweight design and smooth wheels.

Mar 9 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Home Bargains £7 travel bag that's 'better than a check-in case' is 'fantastic'

Home Bargains offers a £7 travel bag that is being praised as a stylish and convenient alternative to traditional check-in luggage.

Mar 9 • 09:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bolivian caught with over 90 kg of coca leaves on bus in the interior of SP

A Bolivian national was detained after police found over 90 kilograms of coca leaves hidden in his luggage during a bus stop in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.

Mar 8 • 16:25 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Baggage Troubles at Gardermoen

There are issues with two baggage carousels at Gardermoen Airport, affecting passenger luggage retrieval.

Mar 8 • 14:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

7,500 packs of Belarusian cigarettes found in passengers' suitcases in Alytus

Police in Alytus uncovered 7,500 packs of Belarusian cigarettes hidden in luggage during a routine bus inspection.

Mar 8 • 06:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

7,500 packages of Belarusian cigarettes found in luggage during bus inspection in Alytus

Lithuanian police found 7,500 packages of Belarusian cigarettes worth over 39,000 euros hidden in luggage during a bus inspection.

Mar 8 • 06:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits urged never to pack plug adaptors in checked luggage

British travelers are advised to pack plug adaptors in their carry-on luggage rather than checked bags, to prevent travel disruptions.

Mar 7 • 14:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: The best carry-on luggage for 2026 travel

This article highlights top carry-on luggage options for 2026 travel, focusing on luxury features and durability.

Mar 7 • 12:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: The best carry-on luggages for 2026 travel

An article highlighting the best carry-on luggage options for travelers in 2026, emphasizing quality and functionality.

Mar 7 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ryanair passengers told to take cardboard boxes on flights

Ryanair has informed passengers to include a piece of cardboard in their hand luggage to help manage the new, larger personal bag dimensions allowed by the airline.

Mar 7 • 04:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Ryanair luggage rule warning as family hit with £400 charge after getting it wrong

A family of four was charged £400 by Ryanair due to misconceptions about luggage rules, highlighting the airline's strict baggage policies.

Mar 6 • 16:31 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
Crime & Justice

Watch: NZ woman's brazen meth-smuggling attempt discovered at Sydney border

A New Zealand woman faces serious charges after attempting to smuggle 38 kilograms of methamphetamine into Australia by hiding it in her luggage.

Mar 5 • 17:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Athens Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos": Stealing Suitcases from the Baggage Claim Conveyors

A 52-year-old foreigner was arrested for repeated thefts at Athens International Airport, specifically stealing passenger luggage from the baggage claim area.

Mar 5 • 14:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Man Arrested at Tenerife Airport – Astonishing Discovery Made in Luggage

A 28-year-old man was arrested at Tenerife North Airport after security found 47 expensive mobile phones in his suitcase, many reported stolen.

Mar 4 • 21:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Toulon: passenger on a ferry arrested with 30 kg of cannabis in her suitcases

A 35-year-old single mother from Bouches-du-Rhône has been sentenced to two years in prison for attempting to smuggle 30 kg of cannabis in her luggage aboard a ferry to Corsica.

Mar 4 • 17:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gloss: The Strip Light

A political figure in Bremen has resigned after posting a controversial Instagram photo with luggage that had historical significance.

Mar 4 • 15:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The PD now fights the battle of violins and violas: they can fly as hand luggage

The Democratic Party in Italy is addressing the issue of flying with musical instruments, highlighted in a Brussels meeting attended by party representatives.

Mar 3 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Primark's 'fun and functional' £12 travel bag has 'plenty of room'

Primark has launched a stylish £12 travel bag that is spacious and available in eight different colors, making it ideal for weekend trips.

Mar 3 • 10:03 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Had to make an emergency landing due to smoke development: Passenger protested against firefighting efforts

An SAS flight from Oslo to Tromsø was forced to make an emergency landing in Trondheim due to smoke from a lithium battery in a passenger's luggage, with the luggage owner protesting the firefighting efforts.

Mar 2 • 10:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

John Malkovich returns to Buenos Aires with Sabato and Piazzolla in his luggage: 'Tango is realized talent'

American actor John Malkovich is set to perform in Buenos Aires on March 27, showcasing a theatrical piece that blends literature, live music, and acting.

Mar 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇿 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

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