Avoid Lost Luggage, Frustration

Have you ever been left standing at the luggage carousel, with all the bags accounted for but yours?  It's happened to me.  Follow these easy travel tips.

What can you do to avoid losing your bag?  And what can you do to get it back sooner?

I'm drawing from a recent article in the Winnipeg Free Press by Ron Pradinuk, plus from my own experiences.

1.  Make a list as you pack, of everything in each of your bags and the approximate overall value.  Don't include expensive jewellery.  Keep that list with your carry on luggage.  Include your travel itinerary/hotel information in each bag and your mobile number so that airport staff can locate you easily if your bag is misrouted.

2.  Put a colorful handle on your bags, ribbons or something that will make it easier for the airport personell to identifiy your bag.  Photograph your bags, plus the inside when they are packed.

3.  Don't check your bags on the street.  Take them inside to avoid one more way they can get misplaced.

4.  Carry on or wear items that you absolutely must have at your destination.  For instance, I pack my formal wear in the carry-on as it is harder to replace quickly.  I wear something on the flight that I could wear to meetings, with  mix and match items in the carry-on.

5.  Don't have your home address on luggage tags that can be seen.  You can include that on hidden tags or inside the bag.

6.  Remember not to include any solutions in your carry-on bag, as this bring delays.  Carry medications, skin care items etc.  in a small, clear plastic bag that can be seen and approved. Then you can put it in the smaller bag.

Happy Travelling!

Deanna Waters  (Photo of Dave Waters in Peru)   www.thewatersedge.com
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