Many people believe baggage handlers are just throwing suitcases about at the airport. Recent video on TikTok reveals how the actual baggage is stored within an aircraft.
It is not as automated as some may believe.
Loading is not a huge operation. When luggage is being loaded into the aircraft, only one person is inside.
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The video was uploaded by the Jacksflightclub This account is a place where you can find out all the latest tips, tricks, and secrets on air travel.
The video shows luggage being loaded on the plane using a conveyor belt that only goes one way, and the luggage is placed with care by the luggage handler.
The fact that the luggage handler needed to take a break half way through the video shows how heavy the luggage is.
To prepare for heavy lifting, the worker performs some push-ups before the job.
The handler can be seen taking a break about half way through the video when the luggage suddenly stops.
As shown in the video, most narrowbody aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320, which are used by many UK-based airlines, load the luggage manually.
Containers that have been pre-filled with baggage can be used on larger aircraft to make loading easier.