Removing old luggage tags and taking photos of your suitcase before checking it in can help prevent lost luggage. This is easy to do but many people often forget to do it.
Around 100,000 pieces of luggage are lost every day, and the number is expected to rise during peak seasons such as Christmas and New Year. Experts from 1st Move International Removals, a UK-based international removals company, offer some tips to reduce the risk of losing luggage during flights.
Remove old luggage tags
Removing old tags from your suitcase will reduce the risk of it being lost or misdirected. Airline baggage systems rely on accurate, legible tags to send your suitcase to the right destination. Tags left over from previous flights can cause automated scanners to misread old barcodes and send it to the wrong destination.
With many self-service kiosks and automated baggage systems now in use, travelers should be proactive in removing their old tags to avoid any hassles during their trip. Experts say this is easy to do but also easy to forget, leading to miscommunication 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 goes missing on your next trip, the experts at 1st Move International say the first thing to do is report the incident to the airline’s customer service and baggage handling staff before leaving the airport. This notification will start 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 is helpful,” says the expert.
Travelers should also check their travel insurance policies regarding lost or delayed luggage. If they have to buy replacements, keep the receipts for claims. Additionally, travelers should pack a few essentials in their carry-on luggage, enough to last a few days, to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
According to vnexpress.net
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