baggage claim
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At the time of the explosion, there were approximately 300 people in the vicinity of baggage claim, but there was no evidence to suggest any had been a target.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Travelers forced to navigate a wait for security screening that stretched through the baggage claim area, according to social media reports Sunday.
From Barron's ● Mar. 22, 2026
Most of the same passengers stood up without assistance and bounded off toward the baggage claim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group, announced by the government, will work to make flying accessible for all "from booking to baggage claim".
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2024
When they reached the baggage claim, Cat scanned for Rishi, but he wasn’t there.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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