A peculiar and widely-shared video has been making the rounds on social media, depicting a traveler—allegedly Cuban, according to the account that shared the footage, though this detail hasn't been confirmed—trying to check a seemingly empty birdcage as luggage at Havana's José Martí International Airport. The incident unfolded during the check-in process for a Caribbean Airlines flight bound for Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago.
The video clearly shows the passenger at the counter with a wooden and metal cage, while the airport employee, clearly perplexed, explains that the item cannot be stored in the aircraft's hold because it would likely end up destroyed. Moreover, carrying it as hand luggage seems highly unlikely.
This situation, both absurd and humorous, has sparked countless reactions and comments among Cuban social media users, who have shared it across Facebook groups and other platforms. The check-in employee's expression—part surprise, part resignation—has been one of the most talked-about aspects in the memes that have emerged around the video.
The incident has fueled public creativity and jokes about the bizarre items travelers sometimes attempt to bring on their journeys, especially from Cuba. Many have interpreted the scene as a blend of ignorance and a dash of surrealism that continues to elicit laughter and amazement.
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What was unusual about the passenger's luggage?
The passenger attempted to check a seemingly empty birdcage as luggage at the airport.
Why couldn't the cage be transported in the aircraft's hold?
The airport staff explained that the cage could not be transported in the aircraft's hold because it would likely be destroyed.
How did social media react to this incident?
The incident sparked numerous reactions and comments, with users sharing it across social media platforms and creating memes about the employee's reaction.