CNN: Baggage handler, locked in cargo hold, flies
Jan 3, 2017, 1:21 pm
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CNN: Baggage handler, locked in cargo hold, flies
A baggage handler was found in the cargo hold of a plane after he was accidentally locked inside during a flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Washington.
Story on cnn.com here.
Story on cnn.com here.
Jan 3, 2017, 3:45 pm
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Again 
. Didn't we just have one of these where the guy fell asleep and passengers alerted the FA they heard banging under their seats??
Do airlines need the buddy system or what?!
. Didn't we just have one of these where the guy fell asleep and passengers alerted the FA they heard banging under their seats??Do airlines need the buddy system or what?!
Jan 3, 2017, 5:40 pm
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I don't think either were an accident. Its obviously punishment by other rampers or some sort of initiation. The bins aren't big enough to accidentally go missing in. Spent a day with UA ops in AUS and spent some time in the rear bin of A320. Learned all about bin sitting (sitting around doing nothing inside) and how much it pisses off other rampers.