Worldwide Airport Luggage Disappearance Cases... "Use Carry-On and Easily Noticeable Bags"

As air travel demand increases amid a massive reduction in workforce due to the COVID-19 pandemic, airports worldwide are struggling with missing luggage incidents, reported the British daily The Guardian on the 22nd (local time).

Stefan Schulte, CEO of Frankfurt International Airport, said in an interview with German media regarding the recent baggage loss crisis, "The black suitcases commonly used by travelers are exacerbating difficulties for airlines and baggage handling companies."

CEO Schulte advised, "If possible, carry bags that can be taken onboard, and if you check in luggage, please use bags that are easily distinguishable."

The aviation industry had reduced staff as travel demand shrank due to COVID-19. However, with travel restrictions lifted and the summer vacation season underway, air travel demand has surged, leading to a series of baggage loss cases at major airports worldwide due to staff shortages.

Germany's largest airport, Frankfurt Airport, also reduced its workforce by up to 4,000 employees due to the pandemic, and now faces difficulties as airlines resume regular flights. The Guardian reported that about 2,000 pieces of luggage collected at Frankfurt Airport have yet to be claimed by their owners.

The suggestion to use travel bags in various colors, along with airport authorities' recommendation to attach labels with names and addresses to luggage for easy identification, has been met with some ridicule, The Guardian noted. Writing personal information on travel bags could make travelers targets for thieves.

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