Baggage Handling

TAROM postpones rescue flight for over 300 Romanians as Israel-Egypt border delays and baggage processing risk exceed crew duty limits. Over 1.000 Romanians remain stranded

Las Vegas police release footage of a woman tying her dog to an airport check-in counter and abandoning it. Shocked officers wrote: "Can't believe we're saying this, but don't abandon dogs at the airport." The dog's owner was arrested and charged. The dog was placed in foster care

TAROM’s Happy Thursday offers discounted flights to Istanbul, Amsterdam, Chisinau, and more, with baggage included and limited seats available. Bonus: pets allowed aboard

Passengers flying from Lisbon may face passport delays, scam risks, and baggage limits on some TAP Air Portugal routes. Travelers are urged to prepare early. Here is what to expect

Israel's largest airline has updated its carry-on baggage requirements, joining companies around the world in banning the use of portable chargers (power banks) on the company's flights, due to concerns about the lithium battery catching fire

Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA), one of the major gateways to the Western United States, is being upgraded with a new terminal, advanced technologies, modern screening stations, and a $546 million baggage claim upgrade: "Lighter, brighter, more efficient and modern customer experience"

A new bilateral interline agreement between Emirates and Air Peace will allow passengers to single-ticket flights, direct baggage transfers throughout selected routes, and connections to additional destinations in West Africa via Dubai and London

IATA's 2025 Global Passenger Survey shows a sharp increase in positive in-flight experiences, alongside an acceleration in the use of digital and biometrics. Weaknesses: Baggage processes, border checks, and connections

The flight control malfunction in Greece that lasted almost 12 hours caused baggage claim delays at multiple airports. As of this morning, the country reports a return to full routine with no flight delays

Technology giant Samsung has launched the Smart Tagged Baggage service that lets you place a tiny device in your suitcase and attach a location report to your lost luggage complaint. Initially, the service will only work with one airline, with others joining later

IATA's 2025 Global Passenger Survey shows a sharp increase in positive in-flight experiences, alongside an acceleration in the use of digital and biometrics. Weaknesses: Baggage processes, border checks, and connections

Air France and Delta have opted to replace KLM for below-the-wing operations at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, raising concerns over jobs and financial impact