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Tips For Traveling With Luggage: About Airline Baggage Handlers & Unclaimed Baggage

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Today is the day that the United States starts allowing scissors with blades less than 4 inches long and tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers under 7 inches on board planes.

Small scissors and tools account for approximately 25% of the prohibited items found in passengers carry-on bags. Source

We took Jim’s brother to the airport after his visit with us last weekend.

Things looked a little slow for the baggage handlers at curbside check-in!

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Listen to Bud Light’s Real Men of Genius ”Mr. Airport Baggage Handler”

https://travel.thefuntimesguide.com/files/Bud_Light_Real_Men_of_Genius_Mr_Airport_Baggage_Handler.mp3

Speaking of airport baggage…

Ever wonder what happens to all that unclaimed baggage?

Well, it ends up in a couple of different places:


#1 – The Unclaimed Baggage Center in Scottsboro, Alabama buys items from airlines that have never been claimed. Then they sell them in their store to the public.

One unique service they offer, is “e-mail notification” when certain types of items arrive in their store!

Check out this video about the Unclaimed Baggage Center!

#2 – The Property Room auctions off goods that have been seized by police departments and stolen items that police have been unable to return.

One unique service they offer is a “database search” to see if your lost or stolen goods have turned up there. If your items are there, they are returned to your police department, and then to you.

here’s a video about Property Room auctions.

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Lynnette
Lynnette

As a lifelong traveler, I like to help people find unique ways to do things that will save time & money — so I write about "outside the box" Travel Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm SUPER organized and I love to pack! I've lived in 6 different states (Florida, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas) and have visited every other state in the U.S. — except Hawaii. (Can you say bucket list?) I've been on several different cruises, airplanes, and boats in my life and I currently enjoy the outdoors by bicycling, motorcycling, Jeeping, RVing, camping, or just walking my dogs. My favorite "hobby" is riding on the back of our Harley-Davidson Road Glide traveling cross country — which we usually do at least once each year. We even rode from Tennessee to Alaska once! When I'm not on the road, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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LynnetteAs a lifelong traveler, I like to help people find unique ways to do things that will save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" Travel Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm SUPER organized and I love to pack! I've lived in 6 different states (Florida, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas) and have visited every other state in the U.S. -- except Hawaii. (Can you say bucket list?) I've been on several different cruises, airplanes, and boats in my life and I currently enjoy the outdoors by bicycling, motorcycling, Jeeping, RVing, camping, or just walking my dogs. My favorite "hobby" is riding on the back of our Harley-Davidson Road Glide traveling cross country -- which we usually do at least once each year. We even rode from Tennessee to Alaska once! Since 2011, we've logged over 150,000 miles riding our motorcycle all across the USA. When I'm not on the road, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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JoshuaI’m a Florida native, a roller coaster junkie, and a frequent traveler. (Long road trips are my favorite.) Born and raised in Tampa, I grew up visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. I authored the book Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Images of Modern America, which details the colorful history of the Busch Gardens theme park. As a local historian, I've also written about other popular landmarks and attractions for a variety of publications. Here, on this Travel Guide, I like sharing little-known facts and fun stuff about all the places I've been -- so you will have a good idea of what those places are like and what you should know before you go. I especially enjoy helping others plan fun trips... on a budget!

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AvatarUntil my son was born a few years ago, I was a diehard motorcycle enthusiast who traveled the globe. As a Marketing Specialist and Brand Ambassador for Harley-Davidson for over a decade, I lived and worked all over North America. Now, grounded as a first-time mom, I share my love for outdoor adventure with my son and extended family in the Smoky Mountains... and beyond. I hope you find my travel tips and recommendations helpful!

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