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ETF-ITF: "Please pack less", baggage handlers ask it to the passengers

Brussels, Belgium - The initiative is part of a campaign to introduce realistic weight limits

Across Europe today airport staff will be asking passengers to pack less when they fly, in order to save them from injury. At 35 airports in 15 countries they will be handing out 100,000 leaflets and luggage stickers as part of a campaign by the ETF (European Transport Workers’ Federation) and ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) to introduce realistic weight limits and protect check-in sta...

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Rome, Italy, 11/27/2009 16:25
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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