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Irish father’s ashes lost by Aer Lingus after trip from Australia
Irish father’s ashes lost by Aer Lingus after trip from Australia An Irish emigrant who has travelled home from Australia to scatter the ashes of his father and mother was in limbo on Tuesday after Aer Linguslost his bags and – with them – the remains of his parents. www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/irish-father-s-ashes-lost-by-aer-lingus-after-trip-from-australia-1.3978438?mode=amp |
Why would they put the ashes in checked luggage?
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That was my reaction also without being harsh. I have actually had to carry a family members ashes some years ago and it went in hand luggage and no issues at all . I am not sure if the procedure has changed since then though. |
Hand carry is permitted provided the urn is x-ray able. Documentation also required, but something so valuable I would never consider checking in.
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Originally Posted by ROKNA
(Post 31386168)
Hand carry is permitted provided the urn is x-ray able. Documentation also required, but something so valuable I would never consider checking in.
All the passengers needed to do was to google "ashes Are Lingus" or something similar, and they would have known about the option to carry the ashes in the hand luggage. |
According to the article, it's not only the father's ashes that were lost, but also the mother's.
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According to the news the ashes were returned just three hours before the planned service so thankfully good news..can't imagine the heartache this would have caused.
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-...home-1.3978438 |
Their track record is appalling.
Take a look at this thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/aer-...-contacts.html |
Sorry, but this is on the passenger. Something that is irreplaceable should not have been checked in. The percentage of bags delayed or even eventually lost is infintesimal as a percentage of total traffic, but it happens.
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