A shocking incident at Gatwick Airport has raised eyebrows after a baggage handler was caught on camera tossing suitcases out of the hold of a plane.
The footage, filmed by a passenger on a nearby plane, shows the worker hurling luggage across a Wizz Air jet, causing some passengers’ belongings to be damaged.
The video quickly went viral, leaving many in disbelief.
What Happened During the Incident?
The passenger who captured the footage reported seeing at least seven suitcases being thrown from a significant height.
The suitcases could be seen bouncing onto a conveyor belt before being loaded into a luggage cart.
The incident took place at one of the aircraft stands at the airport, and after the video was shared online, airline bosses moved swiftly to investigate the matter.
Investigation and Consequences
Thanks to the footage, the exact location of the incident was identified, and airport staff were able to track down the handling team responsible for the flight.
The staff members quickly pointed to the individual responsible, who admitted their fault.
As a result, the worker has been suspended pending a full investigation and will no longer be allowed to work on any Wizz Air flights in the future.
Menzies, the company that employs the baggage handlers, issued an apology, emphasizing their zero-tolerance policy for such behavior.
A spokesperson stated that the actions of the individual in the video were unacceptable and did not meet the company’s standards.
Public Reaction and Apologies from Airlines
The shocking footage was shared on Instagram in February with the caption: “Free suitcase stress test at Gatwick.”
Social media users were quick to express their disbelief, with many suggesting that the baggage handler should be fired for their actions.
One user humorously commented, “This is the quickest way of doing it if you want your bags quick.”
Both Wizz Air and Menzies have issued public apologies for the incident.
A Menzies spokesperson reassured passengers that such actions were not representative of their usual standards, while a Wizz Air representative also condemned the treatment of luggage.
They confirmed that the baggage handlers involved were subcontracted workers and emphasized that the employee’s clean record with the airport authorities would not be enough to save their job following this incident.
Both airlines are committed to ensuring this type of behavior will not be repeated, with Wizz Air promising a full investigation and reassuring passengers that the incident does not reflect their high standards.