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Internet-Inspired Packing Trick Results in Passenger banned from flight

Passengers boarding flights face bans due to a viral packing trick causing uproar among holidaymakers. As summer travel gears up, UK travelers are cautioned against this risky maneuver.

At Orlando International Airport, a man’s attempt at the viral “pillowcase hack” to skirt baggage fees led to his detention. This involves stuffing clothes into a pillowcase to dodge extra carry-on charges. The incident unfolded at gate 17, escalating when airport security intervened and summoned law enforcement.

@natashaorganic shared the scene on TikTok, where it quickly gained traction. Natasha captures the passenger disputing with airport staff, warning viewers against blind reliance on social media hacks.

Natasha recounts the standoff, where the man claimed his pillowcase was just that—a pillowcase—despite containing clothing. Despite being given a chance to pay, he delayed until the last minute, even attempting to board forcibly.

With tensions rising, airport security had no choice but to involve the police. Eventually, the man was escorted away, leaving onlookers disconcerted. “Stop listening to the internet,” Natasha stresses, underscoring the cautionary tale.

The viral video sparked widespread reactions online, with users expressing disbelief at the man’s actions. One commenter emphasized the gravity of airport conduct, noting the risks of felonies and being added to the no-fly list. Another echoed the sentiment, highlighting the consequences of jeopardizing travel privileges.

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This country tops visa rejections in the popular Schengen countries

Recent data from Schengen Visa Info reveals a significant disparity in visa approval rates, with Pakistan topping the list for the highest number of rejections in Spain.

In 2023, 52.84% of visa applications from Pakistan were denied, making it the country with the highest rejection rate for Schengen visas in Spain.

This rejection rate is the highest among all nationalities, pointing to a concerning trend for Pakistani applicants.

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A total of 9,766 visa applications from Pakistan were rejected, highlighting the challenges many Pakistanis face when seeking a visa to Spain.

This high rejection rate is part of a larger pattern that has seen applicants from several African and South Asian countries struggle with Spanish visa approvals.

While many nationalities have faced rejections, Pakistan’s figures are particularly striking, drawing attention to the challenges specific regions face in securing visas for popular Schengen destinations like Spain.

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While Pakistan leads the rejection list, other countries have also experienced significant denial rates. Nigeria, ranked second, saw a 49.85% rejection rate, with a similar trend affecting applicants from countries like Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, and Ghana, whose rejection rates ranged from 43.4% to 48.21%.

These high rejection rates for applicants from African and South Asian countries contrast sharply with the approval rates seen in other parts of the world.

In stark contrast, countries like Jamaica, Indonesia, and Thailand enjoyed exceptionally high approval rates for their visa applications.

Jamaica led the pack with an impressive 98.4% approval rate, followed by Indonesia at 96.1% and Thailand with over 95%. Saudi Arabia and the Philippines also posted high approval rates at 94.32% and 93.91%, respectively.