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[โ€“]kmagic13 136 points137 points  (8 children)

The fact that theyโ€™re putting in effort to try and fuck with the suitcases.

[โ€“]VanDenBroeck 21 points22 points  (2 children)

I hope their management sees this.

[โ€“]AMARIS86 13 points14 points  (1 child)

They did

Link Here

[โ€“]KathandChloe 15 points16 points  (4 children)

As someone who was a baggage handler (among other airline service functions) for many years, I can tell you this is not the norm. Yes, bags are thrown onto the belt, but not recklessly into other bags or off the belt like this man is doing it. Behind the scenes this would not have been tolerated.

[โ€“]DominckDicacco 8 points9 points  (3 children)

See, I worked at an airport too, and I would see similar shit - maybe not quite as reckless - but reckless nonetheless โ€ฆ.packages that had โ€œfragileโ€ wording, golf clubs, guitar (and other instrument) cases, thrown around with complete disregard.

[โ€“]KathandChloe 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Not like this though right? I'm sure you would have said something to someone if you had seen this. What I'm referring to is the blatant throwing of bags into other bags and at the belt instead of on it. It's one thing to toss them onto the belt or into the bin where they're headed but not just at each other. It's unnecessary and potentially harmful to the bags, which the airline then eventually compensates for. This would have been a big no-no where I worked.

[โ€“]kfirbep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've even seen worse, than that. they are frustrated most of the time, it is a sh*tty, boring job, they don't get paid much and this is what happens. but to tell the truth, I've seen more suitcases break by accident than on purpose. the best suggestion is don't put a lot of weight in the suitcase, if it is too heavy for them to put it down from the trail they will throw it on the floor, and one of the wheels will break because of the weight. Also, don't have half an empty suitcase because then they just crushed it in the container with the other luggage, not too heavy but filled with many items is what will probably save your suitcase.

[โ€“]DominckDicacco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didnโ€™t work for any of the airlines. I worked for the airport itself, and sometimes I would have to go down to the apron, where the luggage-handlers worked. I never said anything to anyone b/c I was pretty young at the time, it was one of my first jobs, and I guess I just thought thatโ€™s how they did things. I also thought it was just best to mind my business. I mean, their break areas, along with their supervisorโ€™s offices were right there, next to the conveyor belts, where they tossed the luggage. And, although they wouldnโ€™t pick up the luggage above their heads and slam it down, they would toss it similarly to how these guys do it in the beginning of this video.

[โ€“]SteO153 71 points72 points  (3 children)

It is also how your luggage gets lost.

[โ€“]BraytonCycleLover 19 points20 points  (1 child)

They literally saw the luggage not get on the conveyor and did not do anything, appalling.

[โ€“]Fuself 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the luggages you mean.. because they managed to throw a couple of them down there in less than 1 minute

[โ€“]2theface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow the khaki duffel just yeeted

[โ€“]Hey_Laaady 64 points65 points  (11 children)

It's more effort to slam some of those pieces of luggage onto the belt rather than get them on there easily. That one guy especially needs to chill the hell out.

[โ€“]Vyxen17 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No shade but he's not in the greatest shape and those varying weights with such uncontrolled movements I feel like he's moments away from really fucking around and finding out.

[โ€“]ehunke 1 point2 points  (9 children)

It's a tick tok video. I'd give at least 50 50 odds its semi staged. I mean you see the guys load and unload the plane from the airport window...

[โ€“]Hey_Laaady 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Apparently the CEO of Swissport (a subcontractor of Qantas) isn't convinced it's just a staged Tik Tok video. He has ordered an investigation.

[โ€“][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had baggage gone missing with Swissport Australasia twice. Can confirm CEO Mr. Moore doesn't give a f*ck when the issue isn't in the media.

Source: I emailed him after several unanswered emails to different teams. No response.

[โ€“][deleted] 4 points5 points  (3 children)

I used to work at an airport and this is actually normal. They don't usually intentionally slam them on the ground but they usually just pull the bags from the container to the belt without lifting since it's easier and quicker.

I remember I was surprised at first but got used to it pretty quickly.

[โ€“][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have some doubts about the efficiency of the overhead press + slam maneuver.

Also this tool needs to be fired.

[โ€“]KathandChloe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disagree-- I also worked on the ramp and yes, we threw the bags, but not like this man is doing. He's tossing bags into other bags, at the belt and not onto it. This guy needs therapy.

[โ€“]Capsulateplace3809 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here you had to be fast so you can goto a different flight on time and do the same process.

[โ€“]berghorst 2 points3 points  (1 child)

โ€œStagedโ€ ๐Ÿ˜‚ yeah ok. Seems like a lot of work for zero payoff.

[โ€“]true_tedi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idiots these days donโ€™t care.. theyโ€™ll do anything if it means they can be TikTok famous.

[โ€“]eaglevisionz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Humans behave differently when they know they're being watched.

[โ€“]AlbertP95 47 points48 points  (2 children)

And now we all wonder what happened to the 3 bags that ended up behind the belt

[โ€“]koala-lala 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly my question lol

[โ€“]GoldenWizard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are now in Narnia

[โ€“]pompcaldor 19 points20 points  (0 children)

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-03/baggage-handlers-filmed-throwing-luggage-stood-down/101730590

Swissport baggage handlers working for Qantas in Melbourne.

[โ€“]dougalmanitou 18 points19 points  (2 children)

I flew Qantas First class from Adelaide to Shanghai (with a stop in Sydney) and they lost my luggage. I always wondered how they could lose it but I never thought about something as stupid as this.

[โ€“]my_n3w_account 3 points4 points  (0 children)

AirTag is your friend

[โ€“][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I flew to Bangkok via Melbourne and received half off my luggage upon arrival - the other half somehow ended up in Manila.

[โ€“]Deedeethaispa 59 points60 points  (13 children)

I hope these guys get reported. The airlines would fire them immediately. The supervisor would not. Coming from a former ramp agent, sometimes we are on tight deadlines but never enough that we canโ€™t take enough time to place them down in a manner that wonโ€™t damage the suitcases.

[โ€“][deleted] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Some airlines have their own ground handling?

[โ€“]KathandChloe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes although most are farmed out to a 3rd party now.

[โ€“]Deedeethaispa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, Delta Airlines used to use Delta Global Services. It was literally Delta itself, however it was more so focused on baggage handling. The benefits were less and so was the pay.

[โ€“]RelativelyRidiculous 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn't look like this is about time. Some of the stuff they're doing actually takes longer. Clearly a fuck you.

[โ€“][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Which airport did you work at? Because at the US airports I worked at, this was pretty much the norm.

[โ€“]rapscallionrodent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I travel a lot and I honestly donโ€™t even expect them to place them on the belt. I expect luggage to get tossed, but actually slamming it down and making an effort to handle it roughly is completely unnecessary.

[โ€“][deleted] 25 points26 points  (9 children)

I welcome the day that robots will replace these workers.

[โ€“][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Yeah and then our taxes need to rise ever higher to provide for the lazy and ignorant who cannot be productive in our society because of \fill in the blank bullshit excuse**.

[โ€“][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

When the threshold for manpower required to create wealth decreases, so the margin of wealth increases, does that mean, in general, generalized income should increase? Think about it. If everyone isn't needed to create wealth and goods, how is working opportunity going to be distributed through the working class and how is income going to be decided for unskilled labor? Does everyone need to be a skilled worker? What are they going to work on? Has so much less to do with taxes, has more to do with managing working class income.

Also should everyone have to work to survive in a perfect world? There should be financial incentive to work, but honestly, seeing as you seem to have a differing opinion than me, what is your take?

[โ€“]Fuself 1 point2 points  (0 children)

he has no takes, it's plain ignorance about the matter. because clearly he doesn't know for what taxes exist

[โ€“][deleted] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Piece of shit.

[โ€“]MissSuzieSunshine 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thats not the norm. Ramp agents who treat luggage like that are usually found and fired. (at least at any US airline I know of). It CAN get hectic down there when there are several flights being offloaded at once, however NEVER is it ok to deliberately mishandle luggage like that.

[โ€“]eas014 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Funny this ainโ€™t lax, but this happens with every airline. Stuff you guys donโ€™t see behind the scenes. I work at the airport see this all the time.

[โ€“]pinegap96 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, these people donโ€™t know shit. They can take their outrage and shove it up their ass or come do the job themself, the vast majority of the time, people receive their bags in the same condition as the airline does.

[โ€“]Nipplasia2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a former ramp agent, this is 100% accurate across the board! Happy flying guys!

[โ€“]xenakib 6 points7 points  (0 children)

These dudes have anger issues or something bc wtf

[โ€“]FiveTalents 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This sucks but I had to laugh at the audacity to just overhead slam that bag lol

[โ€“]miles-1243 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Seems they drank that whole can of Red Bull

[โ€“]yeechiaaaa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bunch of losers. Hope someone slams them into garbages holes like how they throw these luggages.

[โ€“][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Figures. When I came back from my flight, I noticed the handle of my 2nd luggage broke off. Not surprised by this video.

[โ€“]i10driver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Somebody needs a hug

[โ€“]SquirtleSquirt9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is exactly why I never feel comfortable flying with my dogs in the cargo.

[โ€“]Ninje_Rome 2 points3 points  (1 child)

So the heavier you bag is the less likely they can pick it up and slam it.. noted.

[โ€“]pinegap96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are the ones that get fucked with the most because they clog all the belts up just FYI. Kicked and punched, they get the shit beat out of them

[โ€“]khhill 2 points3 points  (1 child)

And this is why u donโ€™t wanna check a car seat ๐Ÿ˜ญ

[โ€“]Animekaratepup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or a wheelchair. This has killed people. I'm not kidding.

[โ€“]ohyeahireadit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its salary increment day, but no increment, so the output. lol

[โ€“][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idiot. Heโ€™s just making more work for himself.

[โ€“]RunTenet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many times have you traveled and how many times has your luggage been lost? Only the people with negative experiences will speak up. The vast vast majority will remain quiet bc they have not had negative experiences. This is obvious if you ever visit any airport. I hate that the internet highlights the bad

[โ€“]FerDeLancer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dont judge until youve had to do this 40 hrs a week for years on end

[โ€“]Cyrus_rule 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Animals would treat those better

[โ€“]saltyrandall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some serious Rick James, โ€œF yo luggage!โ€ energy.

[โ€“]amuse_the_muse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5sec in: Brown Duffel will not be making the flight

[โ€“][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny how they can lose a $300 suitcase and replace it with a $50 piece of crap.

[โ€“][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great product placement for Red Bull

[โ€“]pinegap96 1 point2 points  (4 children)

Everybody in these comments all shocked and surprised. This is how it is at EVERY airline during peak season. It is what it is.

[โ€“]Bai_Cha 3 points4 points  (3 children)

I highly doubt that luggage handlers are intentionally using extra effort to try and damage luggage like these guys are. At least the one guy. The other guy looks like heโ€™s just doing his job, albeit rather carelessly.

[โ€“]pinegap96 -1 points0 points  (2 children)

Theyโ€™re not slamming bags on purpose. They are literally waiting for a spot to open up they can hurry up and squeeze the bag. You wonโ€™t EVER understand unless you work this job. So many fucking bags. It is ENDLESS. You canโ€™t just pile them on top of each other. Not how it works

[โ€“]Bai_Cha 8 points9 points  (1 child)

The toss at 0:10 is malicious. There is no way to argue that this is normal behavior.

Also, the company has recognized this and called this โ€œunacceptable behaviorโ€.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-03/baggage-handlers-filmed-throwing-luggage-stood-down/101730590

[โ€“]pinegap96 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Of course the company said that. Itโ€™s a press release. They only do that so that people stop bitching. Just know deep down they can give two shits about your bag and only care about your wallet. Pretty much like any other corporation

[โ€“]SnapPunch 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Pretty much everyone with the arrogance to complain about this treatment of bags wouldnโ€™t be caught dead doing the job they are doing. Does it suck? Of course, but with that kind of job and the wages they get paid Iโ€™m not expecting much better

[โ€“]pinegap96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Job sucks especially during the holidays but thereโ€™s plenty of dudes making 6 figures throwing bags

[โ€“]Fast_Apartment1814 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you think itโ€™s โ€œarroganceโ€ to complain when oneโ€™s belongings are purposely damaged with the justification that those performing the work are underpaid, I wonder if youโ€™d accept your food being mishandled and contaminated by a contemptuous low-wage cook.

[โ€“]hyibee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How is this fucking legal?

[โ€“]is300wrx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Takes more energy to pile drive the bag seen at 0:58 then to just toss or drop.

[โ€“]Sweet-Efficiency7466 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please donโ€™t let that happen on Delta.

[โ€“]DamnnnnD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smh ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

[โ€“]dabecaruemx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched a parody video with the actors putting extra effort to destroy the luggage. The reality is just the same

[โ€“]er1026 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What in the actual fuck!?!? This is so infuriating!

[โ€“]cavmax 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Redbull give you wiiiinnnnggggss!

[โ€“][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many get a new job if you hate the one you have so much.

[โ€“]itwhiz100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

r/holdmyredbull

[โ€“]Vyxen17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shout-out redbull

[โ€“]logosfabula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

๐Ÿ™

[โ€“]booknerdcoffeeaddict 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 reason why parents need to STOP checking their childrenโ€™s car seats and take the damn seat on the plane.

[โ€“]VanDenBroeck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too much Red Bull.

[โ€“][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatโ€™s happening with the ones they threw over the edge?

[โ€“]HotEntertainment2825 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sponsored by redbull!

[โ€“]Animekaratepup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Long enough hours at low enough pay would do that to a person. We need to make sure they stop doing this, and I think considering the way they're treated on the job is part of that.

People who are satisfied with their jobs do not act like this.

[โ€“]SnoopingStuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where does it go when it bounces over the edge?

[โ€“]pandemicaccount 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fucking assholes. Why i fly private

[โ€“]Ordinance85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This can't be real, can jt? Some kind of sketch?

No way human beings have this little respect for other people...

[โ€“]ProgressiveKitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even more surprised those two bottles of wine I had to pack survived unbroken

[โ€“]springbokfb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look forward to flying qantas now

[โ€“]TheAuggieboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pathetic.

[โ€“][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This process needs to get automated ffs

[โ€“]Say_Hay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Red bull give you fllliiiinnggs

[โ€“]jutley1991 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually pointed this out to a flight attendant in Denver because I watched the luggage people throw the bags onto the conveyer belt going into the plane like this. They do not care. I fly almost weekly and have gotten used to having United replace my bags that got fucked up.

[โ€“][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Iโ€™m traveling for shorter than a week then itโ€™s only carry on luggage for me.

[โ€“]tom_tencats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I expected it to be worse honestly, based on the condition of my luggage.

[โ€“]-Alter-Reality- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These guys get free flights for working there.

Same shit will happen when they fly.. KARMA

[โ€“]Jaded_Fisherman_7085 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the latest company training video

[โ€“]UsualAnybody1807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've sat in planes watching the workers load and unload suitcases from/to the carts and conveyor belts over the years. Amazing how they are taught to lift the bags out of the luggage carts and just drop them onto the conveyor belt. Why don't they (airports) raise the conveyor belts a little higher? Seems it would save the workers' backs and protect the luggage and contents at the same time.

[โ€“]Tea_Bender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is one of the reasons I don't check luggage r/onebag

[โ€“]SamadhiOly 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Been around the globe - never checked a bag.

[โ€“][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same but no

[โ€“]1025Traveller 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Qantas management need to get this video.

[โ€“]steviousthedevious 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I never check luggage, and only carry on.

[โ€“]49ers87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Former ramp agent here; dude is doing too much.

Yes bags get tossed & thrown but not like that dude. Youโ€™re on a time crunch to get those bags to the terminals etc etc so youโ€™re not going to baby the bags.

[โ€“]madaon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Choose your luggage accordingly

[โ€“]thedevilslake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they are probably out there right now asking for a raise

[โ€“]Alyx-Kitsune 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a Red Bull ad.

[โ€“]Softspokenclark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you want it broken or missing?

yes

[โ€“]Maverick_Diplomatic1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeโ€ฆjob requirements specifically stated that you will have to lift upwards to 50lbs or more continuously. If you canโ€™t meet the requirements then why apply

[โ€“]casesensitive42000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorta just want a red bull now

[โ€“]FruiTY_LovecraFT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hand to surface method: control the progress of bag/package from one surface to the next.

[โ€“]JBirdale77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine what they do to their wives ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

[โ€“]Claque-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are really bad at their jobs.

[โ€“]IamNotYourBF 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why can't they just have luggage carts they just tip over and dump it all?, Like a sideways dump truck?

I live near a small airport that had a crappy airline. The best feature is that I have to take my bag to the airplane after it's x-rayed

[โ€“][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best $200 you'll ever spend

[โ€“]sunbuddy86 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gorillas would be more careful

[โ€“][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

assholes

[โ€“]MCJELLY12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should see a ups warehouse

[โ€“]idly2sambar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Duckers

[โ€“][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that's a good back workout while getting paid for it

[โ€“]amyckram 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of these guys deserves a slipped discโ€ฆ.๐Ÿ˜ˆ

[โ€“]vankamperer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't pack your fine China and crystal stemware and electronics in your suitcase and it's all good.

[โ€“]1025Traveller 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CUNTS.

[โ€“]Murky_Ad_2840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I do that to theyโ€™re apartment or home.

[โ€“][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This actually explains a lot. ๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ˜’ they broke my new suitcase last year.

[โ€“]DeepSlicedBacon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do they have the energy to do that all day?

[โ€“]googs185 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And this is why I donโ€™t check bags. r/onebag for life

[โ€“]Ambitious_Tune8602 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's funny ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿคฃ