Bengaluru man finds lost bag in 20 minutes after airport bus mix-up, shares story online
"I was flying back to Bengaluru a few days ago and helped a guy at the airport who was struggling with baggage weight and what he could carry," the passenger said as he began recalling the incident. He added, "Coincidentally, he ended up being my seatmate on the flight, and even lived near me in HSR. We chatted and decided to take the airport bus together after landing". "I had placed my black Safari bag under the seat in the centre luggage section and dozed off. One song later, I opened my eyes and my bag was gone," the post read. Instead, he spotted a shinier bag with a green stripe, clearly not his.Unable to find his luggage, the passenger contacted Akasa Air, only to be told that the process could take 2 to 5 days. With work starting soon, waiting was not an option.He checked the tag on the wrong bag, found the passenger's name and PNR, and used it to access the airline's site. He found the traveller's phone number on the e-ticket and called him directly.The man who mistakenly took the wrong bag apologised and promised to return it. He lived in Koramangala, which made things easier. The next day, around 3:45 PM, the two met, and the bag was safely returned.Interestingly, while all this happened, Akasa emailed saying the recovery process would take 3–5 days to even begin.Reflecting on the incident, the passenger wrote, "No hero moment here - just a reminder that sometimes being calm and doing the obvious thing is more effective than waiting on a system."Take a look at the post here: The post struck a chord online. "All my bags have smart tags. I don't trust airlines at all," said a user, while another added, "Nicely done OP. Smart thinking."One user even shared their own travel experience, which emphasised on the importance of staying calm when problems arise.advertisementAnother questioned why Akasa was involved at all, since the incident happened on an airport bus. To this, the poster responded, "Technically, it wasn't their responsibility. But basic support from the airline could've helped escalate things quicker."While the mix-up could have been a frustrating ordeal, the passenger's presence of mind and a bit of Bengaluru coincidence turned it into a story of quick resolution.- EndsMust Watch
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