Passengers Keep Stealing From Carry-On Bags On Hong Kong Flights — But Cabin Cameras Still Aren’t Standard

Passengers on Hong Kong-bound flights, particularly short Southeast Asia routes, are frequently caught stealing from carry-on bags due to the absence of cabin surveillance cameras. This lack of oversight exposes airlines and travelers to theft-related risks, with incidents reported but no standardized solution implemented yet.

Passengers are still being caught going through other people’s carry-on bags on flights into Hong Kong, especially on short Southeast Asia routes, yet the obvious solution many travelers imagine — cameras watching the cabin — still is not standard airline pra…