There is nothing more frustrated than reaching a destination and discovering that Bag did not arrive… in 2024, more than 36 million people were lostThey were stolen or suffered from damage. This is about seven bags per 1000 bills. Although many bags end in meeting with their owner, a small percentage You lose forever.
Most bags contain more than one clothes and some toilet elements. but Some people travel with more strange propertyLast year, a shield, a toilet and even a glass eye from lost bags were recovered.
According to the non -demanding luggage, it is an American company It sells the elements of the luggage of the plane that has not been resolvedThese strange things are just a tip of the ice mountain. It is found from the things that were found revealing the strangest, expensive and lost things Airlines luggage.
“Since 1970, we have emptied something more than belonging: We have discovered the unique stories that hide behind,” says Brian Owens, CEO and president of the company. “From the most valuable to newer, the report presents readers First class seat to watch the most interesting stories Discover the previous year. “
The strange and wonderful results that amazes the mind
Some of the things that were found before the luggage bags are not demanding in the passengers of passengers last year They are incredibly strange Not what one expects when opening a bag.
For example, the full armor of the medieval shield or a helmet of a Roman soldier. The company does not clarify If they come from the same bagBut because it is from different historical periods, perhaps not; There is no real role -the time player dares to mix their time.
The bag contains a microscopic chicken stem, which can be watered with a jar of whiskey containing Canned snake from another. If this scares you, what do you think about opening a bag and finding no clothes or toothpaste, but dozens of huge Spiders And beetles preserved in cases?
Historical things around the world flew more than one. The luggage of the passengers received All types of old treasuresFrom an old mustache on the witch’s hat decades ago. However, the most worrying discoveries may have been a previous French book on realization Disappearance. Who knows what is the intention of this particular being?
Then it was the strangest: Silicon belly for pregnant womenA pair of silicone platforms for the donkey and a whole tooth layer with dental jewels. A certain bag of unpleasant luggage has made very tense. The team said: “There are heavy bags, then this bag was.”
When the heavy bag was moved, the workers were keen to see what was inside. Golden bears? Old artifacts? Certainly something special, given its funny weight. Unfortunately, I opened the detection bag … stones. Nothing else. The rocks only. Perhaps the wrong geology group or some strange attempts to train weight, but we will never know.
Luxuries of the upper layer in the illegal luggage
Not all the recovered things were very rare: some of them were very expensive, which raises questions about Why do not people seek to locate their location. The most expensive article in an unnamed bag was a unilateral episode with an area of 18 carats of white gold, which is valued at about 39,000 dollars (34,000 euros). There was also Rolex Oister president watch Of gold, at a value of about $ 20,000 (17,500 euros).
Among the other luxury things lost, designers’ clothes were like Chanel Alexander McQueen is worth thousands of euros, and cut luggage from Louis Vuitton, which will be alone will be more than $ 10,000 (more than 17,500 euros). Last year, faces were lost, dog design and a hand -made of $ 7,000 (6200 euros) were transferred.
What do we leave on our trips?
Airlines luggage losses They are not the only ones who tell us how we travel today. The annual index of lost things from Uber, which was also published this week, shows what its drivers find in their cars.
As expected, the most lost things Phones, governors, keys and headphones. The amazing number of 1.7 million phones were forgotten in joint cars last year and more than 70 control units Nintendo Switch.
But these are not the strangest things that Uber drivers found, much lower. Among the “amazing” results a sawDNA testing group, 10 live karsr and urine.
propagandaApparently, we are also vulnerable to leaving things in the hotel rooms. Hotels.com published its “Innsights” report last year, in which a car tire, a compromise, teeth, two stem plaster, a lot of cash, lizards, chicken They were some of the things that travelers forgot when doing this.
TFL, the company that runs the public transport network in London, has a warehouse of non -claiming property Get about 6000 new objects every week. These things include a box of cooked frogs, a glass jar filled with bats, Dalic fashion and balloon fish.
How to avoid luggage loss
Although the content of some of these bags raises the question “Why?” The truth is that if you do not want you to discover your strange comrades in travel, It is better not to lose the bag Firstly.
Avoid bills is a great strategic bag bag, because your luggage will stay with you at all times. some Airlines have very generous spaces For hand luggage, so consider whether you can avoid a lightly unknown travel.
propagandaIf you have a bag bills, be sure It is easy to find. Bright straps, colored tapes and exclusive stickers will help your luggage in caroselus among all other black bags. Many loss accidents occur during contact trips. If you can, choose a direct trip to reduce the possibility of interruptions during contact.
For more peace of mind, product Aartheg from Apple become One of the passengers’ preferences To monitor your bag. Since it is based on Bluetooth through the “Search My iPhone”, the tracking may be more reliable than GPS itself and can help you locate a missing bag from anywhere in the world.
If the worst happens and separates from your luggage, it is necessary to do so A report immediately to the company I was traveling with. If you travel by plane, the airport will ask you to fill a portion of the irregular luggage (PIR), which will generate a reference number to help you follow the path.
While the airline is looking for its luggage, usually The basic elements will be paid That you need to buy, such as cleaning or clothes. If the bag bag does not appear after 21 days, you will be able to claim compensation. Airlines bear the maximum responsibility for luggage, which is usually about 1,600 euros per passenger, but they differ. Unea luggage is usually sold, donated or eliminated.
propagandaIn the United States, airlines are looking for bag owners For 90 daysBut by that time, luggage is still claimed, it goes to the undisciplined luggage, in the Scotpuru (Alabama) warehouse. The content is indexed and offered for sale in your store, and is used for charities or recycling.
Ultimately, the penalty for losing precious good can simply save. Although you want them a lot, it is better to leave the shield, hooks and old artifacts where you should be: She was well rescued at home.
