Heathrow bags ‘drenched in sewage’

Disembarking your flight to discover that your suitcase has been sent to an airport in Moldova is arguably the worst thing that can happen to an air traveller, unless you were at Heathrow Airport on November 7.

Hundreds of suitcases and rucksacks were destroyed at the hub’s Terminal 1, after a sewage pipe burst. “It was a nightmare,” one witness said. “Gallons of raw sewage came spewing out. The stench was appalling.”

The incident is one of many luggage ‘mishaps’ to have occurred over the years at London’s first airport.

In March 2008, British Airways cancelled 34 flights from the newly opened, Terminal 5, after the baggage reclaim system stopped working. Just over a year later, in July 2009, another broken machine caused “chaos” at the airport, preventing the airport from checking in luggage, and stranding 5,000 passengers.

Also, in 2007, an American traveller lost the equivalent of £1245, when baggage handlers at Heathrow left his suitcase out on the airport taxiway in the rain. The man, who only discovered the state of his bag when it was returned to him seven days late, said he was “overwhelmed” by the smell of mould coming from his luggage.

Returning to the present, a spokesperson for the British Airports Authority (BAA), owner of Heathrow and five other UK hubs, said that the aviation firm is “extremely sorry,” for the burst pipe, which destroyed an estimated 240 items of luggage.

The BAA rushed a hygiene firm into the hub to clean up the swamp of (presumably) human waste, but most items were “so contaminated they were not salvageable," according to witnesses. The authority has since pledged to reimburse travellers for their lost items, spending up to £1,000 in many cases.

13 Responses to “Heathrow bags ‘drenched in sewage’”

  1. Hey there! This post could not be written any better!
    Reading through this post reminds me of my old room mate!
    He always kept chatting about this. I will forward this
    write-up to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read.
    Thank you for sharing!

  2. I wanted to let you know that I have really enjoyed reading your blog postings when I was exploring your website by accident. Anyhow, I’ll be signing up for your updates and even I hope you have always easy access.

  3. For those who are experienced or ready to explore more advanced options, robotic sex dolls represent an exciting breakthrough in the industry. These innovative creations go beyond traditional silicone or TPE dolls by integrating cutting-edge technology. With features such as AI-driven conversations, programmable personalities, and lifelike movements, robotic sex dolls can provide a deeper sense of companionship and interactivity. These dolls cater to individuals who are seeking not only physical satisfaction, but also emotional connection and advanced functionality. While robotic sex dolls are generally more expensive than torsos or traditional full-size dolls, their capabilities are worth the investment for those who are looking to enhance their experience.
    https://www.bestrealdoll.com/collections/robot-sex-dolls

Leave a Reply

XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong>