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Airline apologizes after handlers caught tossing luggage 'as part of an employee game'

Baggage handlers caught on camera tossing luggage

One passenger was left a little concerned after capturing a few airline workers on camera repeatedly tossing a suitcase.

It turns out, however, the staff were just playing a game with a ‘dummy bag.’

While Chase Platon waited for a flight at the San Jose Mineta International Airport in California, he saw what appeared to be baggage handlers throwing a bag, as they cheered each other on, KPIX 5 reports.

“I would be pretty mad, obviously I was a little concerned because I had just checked in my bag just earlier so I was a little peeved,” Platon told KPIX 5.

He then uploaded the video to his Facebook page with the message: “Ever wonder what #southwest does with your bags? They see who can toss the furthest…”

Southwest came forward about the incident and denied the handlers in the video worked for them.

In fact, Alaska Airlines confirmed that it was their staff who were caught, NBC Bay Area reports.

They also added that it wasn’t a customer’s suitcase being thrown around but instead, one filled with newspapers “as part of an employee game.”

An Alaska spokesperson nevertheless apologized for the confusion.

“This game should not have been played at the airport,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

“The optics of the video are unfortunate and we apologize for any confusion this has caused San Jose travellers or Southwest Airlines.”