One of the planes we handle is an ATR72 - small twin prop job, maximum 72 passengers. Usually you get about 40 bags. Today, however, we had one which had 68 bags to be loaded. And that isn't easy - the average small hatchback probably has more loading space than this plane does. Still, we got them all in...a few may have been a bit squashed...
Last job of the night was from Larnaca - 134 bags. Obviously the Cyprus baggage loaders are less careful than us, as when I opened the front hold, the stench of vinegar was overpowering and a bag containing Sarson's best was the culprit. Do people really take vinegar on holiday? Is Cyprus devoid of non-brewed condiment? Very odd...
