2024年11月2日「モバイル英語学習」第850号 (英語エッセイ): The Airport That Never Loses Luggage: 30 Years of Perfect Baggage Handling!

Notes
luggage – 荷物、旅行用のかばん;
fragile – 壊れやすい、取り扱い注意;
baggage – 手荷物、旅行に持っていく物;
procedure – 手順、進め方;

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Kansai International Airport, serving Osaka and Kyoto, says it has never lost any luggage in 30 years. The staff follow simple steps without special training and handle over 3,000 items every day with care. Bags are ready for passengers within 15 minutes of arrival. Fragile items, like strollers and surfboards, are handed directly to travelers to avoid damage. In April, Kansai Airport won an award from SKYTRAX for being the best in the world at baggage delivery. The staff are very proud of this. Since there are not many connecting passengers, it is easier to keep their perfect record. Technology has also helped reduce lost bags around the world. The airport is preparing for the Osaka Expo 2025 and plans to handle up to 40 million passengers a year, while keeping every bag safe.
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2024年10月26日「モバイル英語学習」第849号 (英語エッセイ): Innovative Motion Sickness Glasses

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motion sickness - 乗り物酔い ;
affordable 手頃な – 購入しやすい価格であること

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A French company, led by Hubert Jeannin, has created glasses to help with motion sickness. These glasses work by changing what the eyes see, helping the brain reset its balance. Scientists know that motion sickness happens when the inner ear and visual inputs send different signals. Jeannin spent over 20 years developing the glasses. At first, it was hard to convince people that they worked. Now, they are popular and even the French navy is interested in testing them for sailors who get seasick. The company has sold 50,000 glasses, with 70% sold in France and the rest in Spain, Italy, and the UK. They sell mainly through their website and Amazon. A new version for children is in development and should be ready by the end of the year. The glasses are affordable, priced between €69 and €89.
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(Image from https://boardingglasses.com/en)