SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Unclaimed Baggage store located in Scottsboro, Alabama, is stocked with items from luggage that has been lost or left unclaimed.
Shopper Kami Willis expressed her excitement about the unique finds she discovers at the store, stating, “All my friends at college and stuff are so jealous of all of the stuff that I find here.”
The merchandise available in the store consists of items from bags that have not been claimed for a minimum of 90 days. The owner of Unclaimed Baggage, Bryan Owens, has been operating the store for approximately 50 years. He has noticed an increase in the number of bags coming in during busy travel periods, but the current influx is unprecedented.
“We have more products than ever right now,” Owens shared. “Both at unclaimedbaggage.com and in our store.”
Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, Alabama, sells items from lost or unclaimed luggage in airports. (Fox News)
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According to FlightAware, the issues with airline staffing are the main cause of these luggage-related problems.
Airline staffing issues are causing more delayed or lost bags for travelers. (Fox News)
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“Due to a significant number of missing workers and a shortage of baggage handlers, many of these items are not making it to their intended destinations,” said Kathleen Bangs, a spokesperson for FlightAware.
Unclaimed Baggage receives a large quantity of luggage from various parts of the United States, including from the nearby major airport in Atlanta.
Unclaimed Baggage is receiving an increasing amount of luggage from airports across the United States. (Fox News)
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Owens commented on the situation, saying, “Hartsfield is certainly a huge airport.”
“But, we’re seeing items come to us by the tractor-trailer load every week from all across America,” he added.
