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Swissport baggage handlers in Australia fired after viral TikTok shows them slamming luggage

In one instance, a handler can be seen raising a bag above his head before slamming it on the belt while another looks on. The tens of thousands of commenters weren't pleased with the rough display."That's the reason I've travelled all around the world and got 2 suitcases broken only in Australia," another said

Swissport CEO Brad Moore condemned the actions of the men and warned"serious disciplinary action" in a staff note reviewed byThe company initially suspended the men while conducting an"urgent investigation," and ultimately decided to fire the two baggage handlers. "The behaviors in the video let all of us down — most importantly our frontline staff who have worked so hard through to assure quality standards in at times challenging circumstances," Moore wrote in the note, according to news.com.au.

He added:"Disrespectful behavior to our customer luggage and personal effects will not be tolerated and will result in serious disciplinary action."

 

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