In case of a worst case scenario, travelers should take a photo of their luggage before checking it in. The photo will help airport staff find the passenger's luggage faster and more efficiently.
Every day, about 100,000 pieces of luggage are lost and the number is expected to increase during peak seasons such as Christmas and New Year. Therefore, experts offer the following advice to minimize the risk of losing luggage during flights.
Remove old luggage tags
Removing old luggage tags from your suitcase will reduce the risk of them being lost or misplaced. Tags left over from previous flights can cause automated scanners to misread old barcodes and send your luggage to the wrong location.
Nowadays, many self-service kiosks and automated baggage systems are being applied, so tourists need to proactively remove old tags to avoid trouble on their trip. This is easy to do but also easy to forget, thereby causing information errors and lost items.
Add your own luggage tag
Travelers should have an additional high-quality, easily identifiable luggage tag to quickly find their belongings after the flight and avoid having them mistakenly claimed by others.
The information on the tag should include your name and contact information. Experts recommend keeping this information up to date so that staff can easily return your luggage if it gets lost.
However, luggage tags can also be lost or damaged during transportation. In this case, travelers should add a paper copy of contact information and flight itinerary to their suitcase. This will help airport staff quickly connect with travelers if their luggage is lost.
Equip your luggage with GPS tracking device
For added safety, a good quality GPS tracking device is essential. These devices like Airtags, Tile Mate can be easily placed in your suitcase so you can track your luggage with your phone.
Take pictures of your luggage before checking it in.
In case of a worst case scenario, experts recommend taking a photo of your luggage before checking it in. The photo will help airport staff find your luggage faster and more efficiently.
If your luggage is lost on your next trip, the first thing you should do is report the incident to the airline’s customer service department and staff before leaving the airport. This notification will initiate the process of tracking and recovering your lost luggage.
Usually, luggage is tagged with flight information. However, to shorten the search process, travelers should describe details such as color, size, brand. Every little bit of information helps.
Travelers should also check their travel insurance policies regarding lost or delayed luggage. If replacement items are purchased, keep receipts for claims.
In addition, visitors should bring some essential items in their carry-on luggage, enough for a few days to prepare for any bad situations.
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