Johannesburg – Has anybody lost a light-blue, hard-shelled bag at OR Tambo International Airport? Oh, and about R8 million worth of crystal meth? Well, if so, the South African Revenue Service and the SA Police Service are looking for you. On Tuesday, Sars revealed that it had found the unaccompanied bag at the airport on… Continue reading Lost a bag and, oh, about R8m of crystal meth?
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Freshwater turtle found on plane at Hobart airport an ‘invasive species’, will be euthanased
A small turtle found in a plane’s luggage compartment in Hobart will be euthanased, authorities say. The reptile dropped out of an overhead compartment onto a seat as passengers on a Melbourne-to-Hobart Jetstar flight were getting ready to disembark. Read more Jetstar lost and found jetstar lost property The reptile landed on the foot of… Continue reading Freshwater turtle found on plane at Hobart airport an ‘invasive species’, will be euthanased
Dublin Airport staff bowled over after toilet shows up in lost and found
Dublin Airport staff were bowled over when a TOILET showed up in the lost and found. The loo was dumped on the departures road after being left behind by a clumsy visitor. An urn with someone’s ashes inside was also left astray in the airport’s departures lounge, the Irish Sun reports. It is thought the… Continue reading Dublin Airport staff bowled over after toilet shows up in lost and found
Brisbane planes, trains, buses and ferries: strangest lost property items
Gorilla suits, false teeth and fresh fish were among some of the strangest things left on Brisbane’s public transport and airport terminals. As expected, wallets, purses and mobile phones were the most commonly forgotten items, however a few items really showed off Brisbane’s true self. Read more Brisbane Airport lost and found, Brisbane Airport lost… Continue reading Brisbane planes, trains, buses and ferries: strangest lost property items
Cork Airport reunites owner with his very special teddy bear after losing it on a flight
A family heirloom teddy bear that had been in the family for over 35 years has been returned to its rightful owner after being lost on a flight home from Faro earlier this week. ‘Brown bear’ was left behind on the flight by his young owner, who forgot his friend in the midst of travelling… Continue reading Cork Airport reunites owner with his very special teddy bear after losing it on a flight
An iPad Misplaced at the Airport Takes Its Own Vacation
Last month, Shelby Bonnie’s iPad vanished from his carry-on bag somewhere at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after a red-eye flight from San Francisco. He figured he would never see it again.Read more Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport lost and found But sometimes our devices aren’t ready to say goodbye. While Mr. Bonnie, an investment banker with… Continue reading An iPad Misplaced at the Airport Takes Its Own Vacation
Airport Authority: Leung airport drama nothing but lost baggage
Airport security was not breached and the whole episode was a matter of “lost baggage”. With those findings, the Airport Authority closed its investigation into a March 28 incident that embroiled Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying and his family and led to accusations he abused his power.Read more on Hong Kong International Airport lost and found,… Continue reading Airport Authority: Leung airport drama nothing but lost baggage
Auckland Airport lost and found property mounts up
Just how do you lose your false teeth? What about your mobility scooter, microwave or vacuum cleaner? They’re just some of the unusual items left behind at Auckland Airport lost and found office. The more travellers cross our borders, the bigger the Auckland airport lost property office becomes. It started off as one shelf –… Continue reading Auckland Airport lost and found property mounts up
You could be in for a shock when collecting your lost property… a fee of up to £20
A Sunday Post investigation has revealed travellers are being forced to shell out to retrieve their own items – sometimes more than they are actually worth. Lost property services have become a major industry in the UK, with most passengers carrying mobile phones or other expensive technology, not to mention the countless coats, bags and… Continue reading You could be in for a shock when collecting your lost property… a fee of up to £20
Newlywed’s heart takes flight after lost wedding rings found
Newlywed Laura Whyte was overjoyed to be flying to Regina last week — a chance to be reunited with her husband Matthew, who has been away studying at the RCMP training college for the past six months. Whyte, 25, packed her bags at her Ottawa-area home, but put her fancy engagement ring and wedding band… Continue reading Newlywed’s heart takes flight after lost wedding rings found