Travelers arriving in Japan were shocked to find 24 kilograms of marijuana in their luggage instead of their personal belongings. The Japanese customs officer was as stunned as the elderly couple who had unwittingly turned into smugglers. To their credit, the Japanese authorities quickly sorted out the situation and, without pressing charges, allowed the tourists to enter the country.

In Thailand, a couple flying from Surat Thani to Bangkok mistakenly took someone else's suitcase identical to their own. They then checked in for a flight to Tokyo without arousing suspicion from either Thai or Japanese authorities.

Upon arrival in Japan, there was difficulty opening the suitcase. It was only then that the guide noticed the foreign name on the tag. The discovered strange cargo was immediately handed over to customs officials.

The representative of the authorities verified the innocence of the Thais and the drugs were confiscated. The tourists were allowed to continue their trip. However, due to the stress the couple refused to visit Mount Fuji and preferred to stay near the airport.

The real owner of the suitcase quickly discovered the missing suitcase and contacted Suvarnabhumi Airport. Fortunately, the requested luggage was not found before the flight of the “smugglers” due to a misunderstanding, according to TourDom.

The lawyer told what to do if your luggage was lost on the flight or at the station.

A mistake in the passport almost ruined the vacation in Thailand for a tourist from Novosibirsk.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

Foreign trips are sometimes marred by troubles, ranging from health problems to natural disasters. In such situations, a traveler needs to find a way out of the situation quickly, which entails certain obligations and financial costs.

Dmitry Gorin, Vice-President of the Russian Travel Agency, stressed that organized tourists are in a more advantageous position in case of emergencies.

In an interview with the Public News Service, he specified that tour operators are responsible for the quality of the tour product, including flight, accommodation, insurance policy, transfers and excursions, excluding personal expenses and risks of travelers. If difficulties arise, the organized tourist can contact the tour operator, for example, to contact the insurance company.

Definitely, the tour operator will help," said the expert.

The expert specified that the tour operator will not reimburse the additional costs incurred due to force majeure. However, if there is insurance, he can help in communicating with the insurance company.

The only thing to keep in mind is that financial expenses during the trip are the personal responsibility of the tourist. He pays all additional expenses on his own. The tour operator does not assist in any payments, - reminded Dmitry Gorin.

He added that in case of emergencies tour operators, as a rule, support their clients.

Earlier analysts found out where St. Petersburg residents will go to rest on May holidays. Aeroflot airline also announced that direct flights to Abu Dhabi will be operated in the summer period.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова