Baggage handler discovered after snooze in cargo hold
KANSAS CITY — Talk about falling asleep on the job.
A baggage handler in Kansas City managed to “inadvertently fall asleep” in the forward cargo hold of a plane, according to the Huffington Post.
The Piedmont Airlines worker was working an American Airlines flight on Oct. 27 when he fell into a slumber on a Boeing 737-800 flying to Chicago.
“The flight subsequently took off with the team member in the cargo hold, which was heated and pressurized,” said American Airlines in a statement.
The flight landed and the employee was discovered upon arrival to the gate.
“Our top priority is ensuring the well-being of the Piedmont employee,” said the airline. “He did not request any medical attention upon arrival in Chicago, and we are grateful that he did not sustain any injuries.”
The 27-year-old man reportedly admitted he had consumed “several alcoholic beverages,” according to the Chicago Police Department.
