East Midlands Airport (EMA) has said there is no excuse for luggage being left in the snow following a flight cancellation at the weekend.

BBC: East Midlands Airport: Apology over baggage left in snow

According to official reports, the group, except Antonini Wilson who claimed to be a businessman and was briefly detained at Aeroparque, left the airport after picking up their luggage and passing through immigration.

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Servisair, who handle luggage, apologised but said it had no alternative but to return bags and cases as passengers left the terminal.

BBC: East Midlands Airport: Apology over baggage left in snow