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A cat snuck into a Delta passenger’s suitcase and was found by TSA in an X-ray

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At JFK Airport, a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employee was astonished to discover something strange-and alive in a man’s suitcase.

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On November 16, TSA agents spotted a cat’s outline in an X-ray image taken while screening a traveler’s bag. After the luggage had gone through the X-ray machine at JFK Airport, “a @TSA officer was astonished to find an orange cat inside a checked bag,” Farbstein wrote in a tweet on November 22.

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The stowaway cat, according to Farbstein’s post, belonged to another member of the passenger’s household and was “safely back home.” The cat’s rust-colored fur could be seen poking out from the suitcase’s zipper in a photo that Farbstein tweeted.

A @TSA officer was shocked to find an orange cat inside a checked bag at @JFKairport after it went through the X-ray unit. Traveler said the cat belonged to someone else in his household. On the bright side, the cat’s out of the bag and safely back home. pic.twitter.com/5XZVJLaZNm
— Lisa Farbstein, TSA Spokesperson (@TSA_Northeast) November 22, 2022
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TSA agents then contacted Delta, the airline on which the person was scheduled to fly, according to Farbstein in the Washington Post report. The passenger was bound for Orlando, Florida.

Through November 23, the TSA shared several photographs of the incident on Twitter. One X-ray imaging clearly showed a glowing red outline of the cat, as well as numerous of the passenger’s items, including wine glasses and bottles, as well as flip flops. Another image showed the agent opening the suitcase, which had the cat curled up inside.

We’re letting the cat out of the bag on a hiss-toric find. This CATch had our baggage screening officers @JFKairport saying, “Come on meow”! Feline like you have travel questions reach out to our furiends @AskTSA. They’re available every day, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ET). pic.twitter.com/LpIkLbAgzC
— TSA (@TSA) November 22, 2022

The official TSA website states that animals shouldn’t be sent through the screening process’ X-ray tunnel.

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Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

Qantas Engineers Alliance members have been demanding decent wage increases to match with… pic.twitter.com/y9EVjc46VM— FL360aero (@fl360aero) September 14, 2024

Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.