Travellers landing at Changi report missing luggage following chaos at origin airports


Industry experts have warned that Asia could face similar issues with luggage and queues at airports as air travel volumes pick up. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): An increasing number of travellers flying into Singapore are reporting lost or damaged luggage as a result of issues at their airport of departure amid a global manpower crunch, said Changi Airport's main ground handler Sats.

Some travellers also have to wait longer to collect their luggage after arrival, but service targets have otherwise been met for most incoming flights, Sats told The Straits Times.

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