Airline passenger loses RM28k in-flight: How secure is your luggage?

THERE have been several discussions with regards to the rise of robberies during flights.

X users stated that they too have been victims of other passengers rummaging through their luggage, taking away their expensive items or credit cards.

Another X user posted a video of a robbery happening during boarding, informing other social media users to be wary of the situation.

Thankfully, the thief was later caught by the flight attendant and subsequently was escorted out of the aircraft by the police.

Netizens shared their disdain for such individuals.

PSA‼️

Please tengok video ni. Modus operandi ni dah lama. Always be aware of your surroundings. July haritu another Malaysian caught same modus dekat Air Asia flight. Imagine dah excited nak belanja and travelling sekali duit hilang. sedih weh.

Cc: keigenstar @ Tik Tok https://t.co/9TkzIT1r3x pic.twitter.com/1VgMCd1PzV

— syazwan 🇵🇸 (@syazwananuar) September 7, 2024

Apparently, a post that went viral recently states that a passenger lost RM28,000 on a flight after a fellow passenger stole their credit cards.

It is suspected that the other passenger stole from them while they were asleep. Furthermore, the victim gave precautionary advice to others that they need to be mindful where they’re storing their valuables while on an airplane.

Weh ni paling tak lawak jadi kalau travel.

Credit card & cash hilang dalam flight otw ke Japan. Suspected kena curi waktu tengah tidur dlm flight (bag kt overhead compartment) Licik betul dia curi sbb wallet bag semua elok je.

Kena swipe 28k camtu jeeee, gilaaa 😫😭 pic.twitter.com/g1AutCVY6x

— Mecha (@Amsyarnaif) September 7, 2024

Additionally, X users said that it would be much safer if passengers were to keep their credit cards and wallets on them during the duration of the flight.

Sometimes, it would be good to have a small carry on with you while you’re on your flight. Many were surprised to know that such a thing can happen.

To be safe, duit dan kad letak kat dalam handbag dan pegang sentiasa dan bukan letak kat compartment atas tu. I travel memang akan letak semua dokumen penting dan duit dalam my sling bag. And my bag I pakai, tak letak ke bawah kaki. Nampak mcm leceh, but who knows kan.

— IejaYusof will see Treasure again in year 2024 (@iejaH0sh1s) September 8, 2024

Others say that AirAsia’s new policy of limiting carry-ons on a flight could be a blessing in disguise, as incidents like these would be rather difficult.

This is due to there being fewer chances for passengers to leave their wallets and other important documents or items in their carry on bags. – Sept 8, 2024