Theft
May 15, 2015, 11:58 pm
#31
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I can't believe that the insurance paid this. No wonder insurance fees are so high..
Sure, theft is theft, but that's like leaving your car keys in your car, and even have a note on the door about it. Technically, it's still theft, but it's clearly visible (don't forget that CI luggage will also go through x-ray in the basement of the airport, and it's a known fact that quite some airports have seen massive amounts of electronics stolen.) and I guess many insurances won't pay up there.
Really surprised..
Sure, theft is theft, but that's like leaving your car keys in your car, and even have a note on the door about it. Technically, it's still theft, but it's clearly visible (don't forget that CI luggage will also go through x-ray in the basement of the airport, and it's a known fact that quite some airports have seen massive amounts of electronics stolen.) and I guess many insurances won't pay up there.
Really surprised..
May 16, 2015, 2:36 am
#32
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Yes, because that just happens all the time, doesn't it.
So a ground crew member puts something in your bag. How to they intend to retrieve it on the other end?
It is not a legitimate issue.
If you are that concerned about it, open your bag right at the baggage carousel and see if anything was added.
So a ground crew member puts something in your bag. How to they intend to retrieve it on the other end?
It is not a legitimate issue.
If you are that concerned about it, open your bag right at the baggage carousel and see if anything was added.
May 16, 2015, 8:37 am
#33
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Or a mechanic, catering company employee, or aircraft cleaner could plant an explosive device on the aircraft since none of them go through security screening either . . .
May 16, 2015, 6:19 pm
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May 16, 2015, 10:55 pm
#36
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http://www.insightcrime.org/news-ana...e-drug-smuggle
Note that CDG has been famous in the past for organized theft by baggage handlers:
http://www.english.rfi.fr/visiting-f...h-176000-euros
The extent of theft by airport employees listed in this article is a bit frightening (think of all those who never got caught at CDG).