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Viral Video Shows Tiny One-Loop Baggage Carousel at Mississippi Airport

The clip from Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport turned a local quirk into a global laugh with playful reactions from travelers and brands.

Overview

  • The traveler, Casey from Chicago, filmed the petite carousel and her post has surpassed 8 million views, according to the outlets.
  • Bags complete just one circuit before pickup, with staff seen opening a door and placing luggage individually onto the belt in the video.
  • Casey described the facility as having a single gate and noted she received her bag plane-side during her arrival.
  • Booking.com joked about whether the belt is needed, while KLM said the baggage belt is "just there for the vibes," reflecting a lighthearted response.
  • Coverage places Hattiesburg alongside other notably small airports, including Morgantown (West Virginia), Barra (Scotland), Tenzing-Hillary (Nepal), Saba (Caribbean), and Agatti (India).