Nothing is more frustrated than reaching a goal and finding it The suitcase did not come… in 2024, more than 36 million suitcases lostThey were stolen or suffered from damage. It is seven suitcases per 1,000 invoice. Although many suitcases finish meeting with their owner, a small percentage To lose forever.
Most suitcases are more than dress and some toilet items. But Some people travel with very strange belongings: In the last year, a shield, a toilet seat and even a glass eye have been recovered from lost pockets.
According to unrefined luggage, an American company Sells goods from unresolved air luggageThese strange objects are only the tip of the iceberg. Finding out the found objects reveals strange, expensive and lost objects Luggage.
“Since 1970, we have opened something than belongings: we have found unique stories that hide behind,” says Brian Owns, chief executive and chairman of the company. “From the most valuable to the most modern, the discovered statement offers readers The first class seat to see the most interesting stories The previous year was discovered. “
Strange and wonderful findings that make the mind stunned
Some of the objects found in the suitcases of last year’s passengers They are incredibly strange One is not expecting one when opening a suitcase.
For example, a complete shell of a medieval armor or a Roman soldier’s helmet. The company does not clarify If they come from the same suitcaseBut because they are in different historical times, not probably; There is no real -processed stock -Too Time Player will dare to mix their time.
A bag had a leophilis made of chicken foot, which could be irrigated with a jar with whiskey A recorded rodsnec from another. If it scares you, what do you think about opening a bag and finding clothes or toothpaste, but dozens big Spiders And beetles are protected in cases?
Historical objects flew around the world. There were passengers luggage All kinds of ancient treasuresFrom the old mustache yogurt to a witchcraft cap before several decades. However, probably the most confused discovery is a former French book Haunted. Who knows what the purpose of that particular object is?
Then strange: A silicone belly for pregnant womenA full -fashioned tooth with a pair of silicone straps and tooth jewelry for the donkey. A particular suitcase was very nervous for unwilling luggage operators. The group said: “There are heavy suitcases. Then this suitcase was.”
When the heavy suitcase was taken, the workers were eager to see the inside. Gold bears? Ancient artifacts? Of course something special, its ridiculous weight. Unfortunately, the suitcase opened to reveal … stones. Nothing else. Only rocks. Perhaps this is some strange effort of a false geologist or weight training, but we never know.
High -class luxuries in illegal luggage
Not all redeemed items are very rare: some are very expensive, which raises questions Why don’t people try to find them. The most expensive article found in unresolved suitcases is a separate ring of 18 carat white gold diamonds, which are worth about $ 39,000 (34,000). Was also A Rolex Leader Oyster Tracking The gold is worth about $ 20,000 (17,500 euros).
Other luxury items were the dresses of designers Channel And Alexander McVine is estimated in thousands of euros, and Louis Vuitton’s luggage is only more than $ 10,000 (over 17,500 euros). Last year, faces, dog design transport and handmade flute, 000 7,000 (6,200 euros) lost.
What else do we leave on our trips?
Losses of air luggage They just don’t say how we travel today. The Annual Code of the Lost Objects of Uber, released this week, describes its drivers forgotten in their cars.
As expected, most lost objects Phones, wallets, keys and headphones. Incredible number of 1.7 million phones forgotten in last year’s shared cars and more than 70 console Nintendo switch.
But they are not the strange objects that Uber drivers have found, but very little. In the “spectacular” inventions A seinshaA DNA test kit, 10 live crabs and a urine.
AdvertisementObviously, we are likely to leave things in the hotel rooms. Hotel.com released its ‘Instside’ report last year in which a car tire, a compromise ring, a tooth, two full -leg plaster, a lot of money, a lizard and a lizard A chick They are some of the objects that are forgotten by travelers during check-out.
TFL, London Managing the Public Transport network, has a warehouse of unrelated goods and Get about 6,000 new items every week. These lost ingredients include a box of cooked frogs, a glass jar full of bats, a talak clothing and balloon fish.
How to avoid losing luggage
The content of some of these suitcases is “why?” If you raise the question, the truth is that you don’t want to find your strange travel guys, It is better not to lose suitcase First.
A better strategy to avoid an invoice a suitcase is because your luggage will be with you all the time. Some Airlines have most generous places For hand luggage, consider whether you can avoid an unknown journey.
AdvertisementIf you want to bill a suitcase, make sure It is easy to find it. Bright bands, colored tapes and exclusive stickers will help you stand alone in the carousel among all the other black suitcases with your luggage. Many losses occur during connectivity aircraft. If you can, choose a direct aircraft to reduce the possibility of interference during the connection.
For the peace of mind, the product Apple’s Aretek Has become One of the travelers’ favorites Monitor your suitcase. Since the ‘My iPhone Search’ is based on Bluetooth, the surveillance will be reliable than the GPS, and will help you find lost suitcases anywhere in the world.
If you are too bad from your luggage and split, it is necessary Report an instantly to the company I traveled. If you travel on the plane, you will ask the airport to fill a portion of the luggage irregularity (PIR), which will create a reference number to help follow the path.
The airline is looking for its luggage, typically Will repay the essential items You have to buy like cleaning or clothing products. If the suitcase has not yet appeared 21 days, it can claim it Compensation. Airlines have the maximum responsibility for losing luggage, which is usually 1,600 euros for a passenger, but vary. Ceremonial luggage is usually sold, donated or removed.
AdvertisementIn the United States, airlines are looking for owners of suitcases For 90 daysBut within it, the luggage is still stated, which goes to its Scottporo (Alabama) warehouse that goes to unreasonable luggage. The content is listed and sold in your store, used for charity companies or recycled.
In the end, he can not travel with him the penalty that lost a precious benefit. Even if you like them more, it is better to leave the armor, arachnids and ancient artifacts: Saved well at home.
