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Crazy travelers attempt suicide by luggage cart; clever German design saves the day.
If you ever go to the Frankfurt Airport, don't get too alarmed the first time you see someone trying to push a luggage cart onto the escalator. You see, unlike most regular carts, these ones have been designed to grip onto the edge of the step, locking the wheels in place. You can even use them on a down escalator. Just make sure that your bags aren't piled too high, as that same German design team is still working on a system to bypass the laws of gravity.
By Bryan Price at 10:14 AM ON 04/07/08
I saw this in Paris when I arrived there last year. I couldn't believe my eyes the first time myself.
I don't remember seeing them in Zurich on my way home. I was probably too anxious to get back to the states with my wife. As much as I enjoyed that trip, I'm glad it was over.
By rpm at 7:05 AM ON 04/08/08
The Johannesburg-International Airport has been making use of these for several years now. Feels weird to let go of a trolley full of luggage on a down escalator, but the grip is quite secure.
By worai at 6:54 AM ON 05/03/08
Japan Narita airport have been using these for a long time more than 10years i think
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