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Couple leave ticketless baby at Israeli airport check-in

Israeli authorities reported that a baby boy’s parents left him at a check-in desk at a Tel Aviv airport because they were running late for their flight and did not have a ticket for the child to fly.

The Israeli Airport Authority informed CNN that the unidentified parents, who were in possession of Belgian passports, left their baby in a carrier inside Ben Gurion International Airport on Tuesday.

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According to the Israeli Airport Authority, the parents then “abandoned the infant seat with the baby and raced toward the security checks at Terminal 1 in an effort to reach the flight’s boarding gate.” Ryanair’s representative told CNN that because the baby did not have a reservation, the couple left the infant at check-in and proceeded to the security line.

It’s unclear if the parents couldn’t or didn’t want to buy a ticket for the infant. The airline representative stated, “The check-in agent at Ben Gurion Airport alerted Airport Security, who retrieved these individuals, and this is now a problem for local police.”

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By the time police arrived, the infant had been reunited with his parents. “The baby was with the parents, and there is no further investigation,” an Israel Police spokesman told CNN. Ryanair employees were evidently shocked by the incident.

The entire staff was shocked. Such things that have never been seen before. We didn’t think what we were seeing was real. According to Israel Hayom, the parents never boarded the plane.

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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.