How to Prevent Luggage Going Missing

Posted by Ruth Miller on Fri 24th August 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel NewsTravel Tips

There is of course no full proof way to prevent your suitcase going AWOL.

However, there are some precautions that make it less likely:

1. If you have a rucksack, ensure that all loose straps are tied in. Loose straps can catch on conveyor belts - resulting in your bag being put to one side.

2. Ensure that your bag or suitcase has a distinguishing feature. Something like a colourful strap can be helpful when determining ownership.

3. Attach luggage labels for both your destination and your home address. Include flight details and destination address.

4. Work on the basis that your luggage will go missing and pack essential items in hand luggage.

5. You can always try and squeeze everything you need into hand luggage. Don’t forget hand luggage dimensions are limited to 22 inches X 18 inches X 10 inches - plus 100 ml bottles of liquid only.

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