I arrived here in Tokyo yesterday after a great flight on a brand new Boeing 777-300 flown by Al Nippon Airlines to hear my name being announced by the ground crew. When I went to see them the extremely friendly local staff very cheerfully informed me that they didn't think my luggage was actually on the plane and that I should go and see the baggage services desk.
The baggage service desk ladies - all 20 of them! - were also very cheerful and helpful and took my details and started to research where my suitcase might be. As it happened there was a United flight arriving in 10 minutes time and they asked me to hang around to see if it turned up on that. Of course, it didn't so after talking to the friendly ladies one more time (no, I didn't flirt. much.) I had to leave my contact information and head to the hotel without my suitcase.
I am very glad that at last minute I decided to wear my coat rather than pack it as it is pretty cold here in Tokyo, and it's actually snowing as I write this post. As of this morning I still don't have my suitcase and will have to go shopping this afternoon for fresh underwear, some pants and a couple of shirts if it hasn't turned up.
Wish me luck!
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