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Apple Air Tag leads to arrest of Florida airline worker accused of stealing luggage.

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An Apple AirTag assisted authorities in finding a traveler’s lost luggage, leading to the arrest of a Florida airline employee. According to a statement released on Thursday by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Giovanni De Luca, a 19-year-old airline subcontractor at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, is accused of two charges of grand theft.

In July, a tourist complained that her suitcase, which was packed with goods worth more than $1,600, had vanished from her intended location. When questioned by officials, the tourist revealed that an Apple AirTag in her bag had last been active in Mary Esther, Florida.

Another traveller said that the jewellery in his suitcase, worth over $15,000, was missing. The lost items were found when investigators from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office made “consensual contact” with De Luca at his residence and utilized the airline database to cross-reference workers who lived close to the property where the AirTag was last activated.

De Luca acknowledged searching through the victim’s suitcase in July and removing the Apple AirTag, but her belongings have not been found. Sheriff Eric Aden stated in the release, “This arrest is evidence of good coordination by our Airport Security Unit, our Investigators, and the Airport to find the person responsible for these thefts and make sure he is held responsible.

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Three Major UK Airports Up for Multi-Billion Pound Sale

Three major UK airports, including London City, Birmingham, and Bristol, are set to be sold in a multi-billion pound deal as their Canadian owner, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP), seeks to capitalize on a booming air travel market.

The OTPP is in talks with minority shareholders about selling its stakes in these airports, as well as its holdings in Brussels and Copenhagen airports.

Current evaluations suggest the combined value of the five airports exceeds £10 billion, with OTPP owning between 25% and 70% stakes in each, potentially bringing the total sale to over £3.5 billion.

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The move comes as global aviation experiences a strong recovery, driving increased demand for air travel, particularly across Europe. The OTPP, which holds a significant portion of its portfolio in these airports, is in the process of offering its shares to co-investors with a 30-day “right of first refusal” period.

Analysts speculate that the sale could trigger a chain reaction, prompting other stakeholders to consider selling their shares, particularly if a new buyer seeks a controlling interest.

Bristol Airport, for example, has outlined an ambitious master plan to expand its capacity from 12 million passengers per year to 15 million by 2036, addressing the growing demand in the region.

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Meanwhile, London’s Heathrow and Stansted airports have seen record passenger traffic, further underscoring the sector’s recovery.

As the 30-day period progresses, the OTPP’s decision could spark a flurry of activity, with other investors such as Australian giant Macquarie reportedly showing interest in the airports.

This potential sale is set to reshape the future of UK airport ownership and investment, as the aviation industry continues to recover and grow.