An Air Canada passenger, Linda Royle, received her lost suitcase only to discover it contained items she did not own. According to CBC News, Royle opened her returned luggage and found two toiletry bags, a ticket scanner, and a knife—none of which belonged to her.
Royle’s experience highlights the ongoing issues passengers face with mishandled baggage. Lost or misplaced luggage is a frequent problem in air travel, sometimes resulting in travelers receiving the wrong belongings when their suitcases are eventually returned.
Air Canada has not yet commented publicly on this particular incident. The airline, like others in the industry, continues to work on improving baggage handling processes for its customers.