Tag: airline policy
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How Airlines Handle Lost Property and How to Recover Your Items
Overview: Why items go missing and what airlines do Lost property on airplanes or in airports is more common than you might think. Items can disappear during cleaning, security checks, or while transferring between terminals. Airlines and airports typically operate structured lost-and-found processes to maximize the chances of recovery. Understanding these steps helps you act…
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Luck of the draw: Passengers face half-completed seating changes on WestJet flights
Overview: A mixed experience for travelers When Mahala Swisterski and her husband boarded their WestJet flight from Mexico to Edmonton this month, they expected a routine trip home. Instead, they encountered something more unsettled: signs that the airline’s half-completed seating changes were in play. The couple noticed their seats looked different from a WestJet plane…
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Ryanair Medical Emergency: Compassionate Grounds for Helpers
When a Medical Emergency Hits the Gate: A Doctor’s Dilemma Travel moments can change in an instant. A routine journey from London Stansted to Pescara can become a scene of urgency when an elderly passenger collapses near the gate. In such moments, a trained doctor may step in to provide critical care. Yet, even with…
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When Aid Comes at a Cost: A Doctor’s Battle with Ryanair After Helping an Injured Passenger
The Moment That Changed Everything On a routine journey from London Stansted to Pescara, I found myself in a moment no medical professional can predict. An elderly woman toppled on an escalator near the departure gate. I intervened at once, applying first aid while awaiting professional help. The injuries looked severe: a broken wrist, deep…