Airport News
Cardiff Airport reveals unusual luggage items
Wed, 05 Jan, 2011
Cardiff Airport has revealed the range of unusual items of luggage passengers passing through its gates have attempted to take on board flights.
Writing for the South Wales Echo, columnist Lisa Jones consulted the facility on the odd baggage and discovered that one flyer tried to take a butcher's knife on board a plane.
Musing on the fact that some people are still ignorant of the travel rules imposed by tighter security concerns, Ms Jones revealed that one passenger attempted to board with a 10lb frozen turkey in their hand luggage.
Similarly, other holidaymakers have tried to carry bizarre baggage, including a briefcase full of bricks and life jackets.
"One flyer tried to take a goldfish as hand luggage and when they were told this was not allowed, tried to check it in. This request was also politely declined," Ms Jones said.
This comes after Cardiff Airport announced the re-launch of its on-site car parking facilities.