Jetliner Dumps Luggage Over Chicago
Several Bags Missing After Plane's Cargo Door Opens In Mid-Flight
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The Delta flight operated by Atlantic Southeast Airlines was forced to circle back to Midway shortly after takeoff after the crew detected a problem with pressure in the cabin. A cargo door was improperly secured and two bags fell out.
After making made an emergency landing back at Midway, the crew determined that one of two cargo doors on the 70-seat regional jet had opened during the flight, causing the pressure problem and allowing the bags to escape, Delta Director of Corporate Communication, Maria Schnabel told CBS Station WBBM.
The Atlanta-bound flight was carrying 63 passengers.
No one was hurt, and passengers were reassigned to another flight.
The missing luggage hasn't been found.
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I have twice had them stolen (lost) at airport baggage terminals, and the reimbursement is on a "per pound" basis. Assuming the $3,000 instrument weighs twenty pounds, the reimbursement won''t even be a down payment for a replacement.
It becomes profitable for airlines to set up a theft ring, to steal items that can be sold for more than their per pound value, and the profit shared.
Recent drug ring busts in NY show that there is incentive for this kind of activity, and the airport management can pretend to be above the fray, blaming it on independent employees, while also collecting a "piece of the action".
They should give him a check for $25,000 and feel lucky. (Tax-free)
It''s mighty disappointing that a ground crewmember simply walked away without properly securing the cargo door. It''s yet another publicized incident that terorists can take note of and consider.
Bummer.
If you can''t get there by car...DON''T GO!!!