Philippines Doctor Wins $238,000 From KLM Over Lost Luggage

The airline lost Dr. Jose Tiongco’s bag eight years ago on a KLM flight from Manila, Philippines to Almaty, Kazakhstan. Tiongco was on his way to give a lecture at a World Health Organization conference, and he claimed his reputation took a nose dive when he had to address his audience in a “sweatshirt, denims and running shoes”. (No clothing stores were open between the time his delayed flight arrived and his scheduled speaking time). KLM, of course, has appealed the ruling of the Philippines court. Yikes. Can you imagine the precedent this will set if the judgment stands? The Minda News has the full story from Davao City.

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