Mishandled baggage is not an uncommon phenomenon in air travel. Indeed, the figures do not lie, as the US Department of Transportation has released statistics indicating at least one out of two hundred passengers surveyed (encompassing the ten largest airlines in America) file a complaint for mishandled baggage.
Losing one's luggage is a definite headache for travelers. To avoid such mishaps, the following pointers are recommended:
Limit your luggage to carry-on bags. Carry-on means you would be taking your bags inside the plane, which largely precludes the chance of your luggage being stolen or lost before, during or after the flight. Passengers usually are permitted to bring along two pieces of carry-on luggage, one for the overhead storage and the other to be placed underneath the seat. Baby strollers, umbrellas and other miscellaneous items would usually be allowed.
The overhead storage bin is NOT where heavy items belong. Even if a lighter item comes in contact with a passenger, this could still potentially lead to serious injury. Be mindful of the following limits -- 40 pounds weight limit for carry-on bags, and 9 x 14 x 22 dimensions. Label each bag with your contact details. Make sure each of your bags are labeled with your name, address and other important contact information in case of emergencies. Put a duplicate along with your itinerary inside your bags. This will help the airline locate your bags in case they are misplaced. This tactic should also be employed with carry-on bags, because there might be a situation wherein they have to be checked in at the eleventh hour.
Be creative in making your bags look unique. Many bags have similar designs. This would make it important to make your checked bags look a bit different from everybody else's; if similar in appearance your bags may be accidentally grabbed by another passenger. Be especially protective of your valuables. Store your valuable items, such as money, jewelry, laptop computers and electronic files in your carry-on luggage so they would not get lost.
Check your luggage and be sure that the airline tags are correct. The three-letter identifier tagged on your checked baggage should match your destination airport. When in doubt, check with your ticket agent. Once your luggage is checked, keep the stub given to you. The stub is a very important key to identifying your bags in case it is lost or picked up by someone else by accident.
If luggage checked has been lost, hesitate not to report the matter. If your bags have not turned up at your destination, inform the baggage agents on duty or any of your airline's representatives available at once.
Anticipate the loss of a bag. Do not strut through the airport with vainglorious overconfidence -- unless you mind not losing a bag. Pack your bags in a way that the loss of a bag will not hamper your trip. Make sure each bag has clothing and underwear freely distributed. If you have a business meeting and are carrying presentation materials with you, either pack backup copies in another bag or have it sent ahead of you. Do not pack hazardous goods. After all, there are items so ubiquitous that you can find them anywhere at home or in your office, but when present on an airplane, they might be a clear danger to passengers and crew members. Ensure that such items are properly packed if the airline would allow you to bring them on your flight.
As an aside, make a quick call to the airline before your flight so you can verify their protocols and procedures with regards to baggage and packing.
Losing one's luggage is a definite headache for travelers. To avoid such mishaps, the following pointers are recommended:
Limit your luggage to carry-on bags. Carry-on means you would be taking your bags inside the plane, which largely precludes the chance of your luggage being stolen or lost before, during or after the flight. Passengers usually are permitted to bring along two pieces of carry-on luggage, one for the overhead storage and the other to be placed underneath the seat. Baby strollers, umbrellas and other miscellaneous items would usually be allowed.
The overhead storage bin is NOT where heavy items belong. Even if a lighter item comes in contact with a passenger, this could still potentially lead to serious injury. Be mindful of the following limits -- 40 pounds weight limit for carry-on bags, and 9 x 14 x 22 dimensions. Label each bag with your contact details. Make sure each of your bags are labeled with your name, address and other important contact information in case of emergencies. Put a duplicate along with your itinerary inside your bags. This will help the airline locate your bags in case they are misplaced. This tactic should also be employed with carry-on bags, because there might be a situation wherein they have to be checked in at the eleventh hour.
Be creative in making your bags look unique. Many bags have similar designs. This would make it important to make your checked bags look a bit different from everybody else's; if similar in appearance your bags may be accidentally grabbed by another passenger. Be especially protective of your valuables. Store your valuable items, such as money, jewelry, laptop computers and electronic files in your carry-on luggage so they would not get lost.
Check your luggage and be sure that the airline tags are correct. The three-letter identifier tagged on your checked baggage should match your destination airport. When in doubt, check with your ticket agent. Once your luggage is checked, keep the stub given to you. The stub is a very important key to identifying your bags in case it is lost or picked up by someone else by accident.
If luggage checked has been lost, hesitate not to report the matter. If your bags have not turned up at your destination, inform the baggage agents on duty or any of your airline's representatives available at once.
Anticipate the loss of a bag. Do not strut through the airport with vainglorious overconfidence -- unless you mind not losing a bag. Pack your bags in a way that the loss of a bag will not hamper your trip. Make sure each bag has clothing and underwear freely distributed. If you have a business meeting and are carrying presentation materials with you, either pack backup copies in another bag or have it sent ahead of you. Do not pack hazardous goods. After all, there are items so ubiquitous that you can find them anywhere at home or in your office, but when present on an airplane, they might be a clear danger to passengers and crew members. Ensure that such items are properly packed if the airline would allow you to bring them on your flight.
As an aside, make a quick call to the airline before your flight so you can verify their protocols and procedures with regards to baggage and packing.
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