The battery spontaneously combusted while stored in a luggage in the overhead bin. The airline said there were no injuries.
Tag: Luggage and Packing
Woman Is Convicted of Killing Her Children and Leaving Them in Suitcases
Years after Hakyung Lee left New Zealand for her native South Korea, the bodies of her children were found in Auckland. She faces life in prison.
How to Bring a Gun to the Olympics (If Your Sport Requires One, That Is)
For members of the U.S. shooting team, competitions may be the easy part. Just getting to them takes steely nerves and careful planning.
Washington State Senator Arrested at Hong Kong Airport on Gun Charge
A Washington state senator, Jeff Wilson, said he discovered the pistol on his flight and notified customs officials at the Hong Kong airport.
In Paris, Bedbugs and Fear of Bedbugs
Exterminators in France are playing the role of therapist to an anxious post-pandemic population that they say is panicking over recent bedbug outbreaks.
UK Moves to Eliminate Some Liquid and Laptop Airport Security Rules
New technology could clear a path for relaxed security checks at airports by June 2024.
Lufthansa Says Passengers Can’t Use Apple AirTags to Track Checked Bags
It appears to be the sole airline saying that international standards don’t allow passengers to use the Bluetooth devices in the cargo hold. Apple said that regulators allow their use for all baggage.
Travel Troubles
Two Times reporters answered your travel questions to help you navigate this hectic vacation season.
Passengers Sigh as Heathrow Caps Numbers to Head Off ‘Airmageddon’
After two years of pandemic-enforced staycations, demand for travel has come roaring back in Europe, and airports are finding it impossible to keep up.
Losing Luggage During Airline Travel? Here’s What To Do.
Surging air travel demand and airport staffing shortages have made this a bedeviling season when it comes to missing luggage. Here’s what to know if your bag doesn’t arrive when you do.