Clark County to host largest surplus auction of the year

A plethora of items will be auctioned Nov. 23 during a government surplus auction hosted by Clark County. The triannual event features items obtained by local police, and lost and found items from McCarran International Airport lost and found. Items range in variety, from vehicles and office equipment, to car parts and electronics. Clark County… Continue reading Clark County to host largest surplus auction of the year

Stansted Airport lost property lands on list of worst in the UK for lost luggage

New research has revealed the airports passengers are most likely to experience lost or delayed luggage in the UK. MoneySuperMarket, a price comparison site, looked into more than 2,000 complaints to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) about lost, delayed and damaged luggage for flights to and from UK airports since 2015. The data reveals that… Continue reading Stansted Airport lost property lands on list of worst in the UK for lost luggage

Flyers bemoan AirPods lost on an airplanes- Delta Air Lines lost and found

Delta Air Lines lost and found

Isabelle Tham was putting her coat on prior to a red-eye flight from California to New York on Delta Air Lines in March when among her AirPods flew out of her ear. The 23-year-old legal author from San Jose frantically searched the area around her window seat for the wireless headphone prior to the plane… Continue reading Flyers bemoan AirPods lost on an airplanes- Delta Air Lines lost and found

First day in America, visitor loses $3,000 in Peoria lost and found— and gets it all back

Peoria airport lost and found

Atul Khanna wasn’t happy after his first 24 hours in America. The visit started well. But not long after his plane zoomed from his native India to Peoria, he lost his wallet — which contained not only a sleeve of credit cards but also a thick wad of cash. As in, $3,000. “This was the… Continue reading First day in America, visitor loses $3,000 in Peoria lost and found— and gets it all back

Thousand of items go under the hammer at Perth Airport lost and found auction

Perth Airport lost and found

From the weird to the wonderful, thousands of items left behind or confiscated at Perth Airport lost and found are going under the hammer. More than 160 swiss army knives, dozens of boxes of tape, tools, skateboards, hundreds of lighters and even expensive kitchenware are for sale. Dave Crofts from Ross’s Auctions, who have been… Continue reading Thousand of items go under the hammer at Perth Airport lost and found auction

Pittsburgh International Airport To Auction Off Thousands Of Unclaimed ‘Lost And Found’ Items

Pittsburgh International Airport Lost And Found

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Thousands of items are left behind at the Pittsburgh International Airport Lost And Found each year, and this weekend, they’re up for auction. The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which is in charge of the Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport, will host its annual public auction of abandoned vehicles and unclaimed… Continue reading Pittsburgh International Airport To Auction Off Thousands Of Unclaimed ‘Lost And Found’ Items

What happens to cars abandoned at Pittsburgh airport lost and found? Sold at auction

Pittsburgh Airport lost and found

A 2015 GMC Sierra Denali pickup was parked and left in a lot at Pittsburgh Airport lost and found more than two years ago. Airport officials don’t know why the truck, which could be worth more than $30,000, was left behind. But it could be yours this weekend. It’s among the 15 abandoned cars, trucks… Continue reading What happens to cars abandoned at Pittsburgh airport lost and found? Sold at auction

St. George airport’s runway reopens after reconstruction

ST. GEORGE, Utah — St. George Regional Airport in southwestern Utah reopened Thursday to landings and takeoffs by airplanes after a four-month closure of its runway for reconstruction. The old runway was constructed eight years ago and was expected to last 20 years but needed to be replaced because it was very bumpy and required… Continue reading St. George airport’s runway reopens after reconstruction

What Happens To Passengers’ Lost Luggage?

Airport lost and found

The odds of losing a bag while flying are falling year on year, with just 1 – 3% of all bags not ending up where they should be. The odds of that bag being lost forever is even more slim, as most are reunited with the owners within a couple of days. But what about… Continue reading What Happens To Passengers’ Lost Luggage?

Gatwick Airport chaos: Baggage belt failure forces planes to depart without luggage

GATWICK airport flights have been thrown into chaos today after the baggage belt in the North Terminal broke down. Passengers face delays of over five hours while others have flown without their luggage. This is what you need to know Gatwick Airport passengers were affected by a “techncial issue” with the baggage belt in the… Continue reading Gatwick Airport chaos: Baggage belt failure forces planes to depart without luggage