Wan Row and a group of friends lost their check-in baggage while on their way to the States. That freak the hell out of me because I will be travelling to Canada in 2 weeks' time. It seems, lost baggage is pretty common especially if you're on transit.
There's nothing much one can do if such a misfortune does occur (no No NO!!!). So here are some tips to reduce the odds against you and hopefully make your trip a lost-free one.
Buy Luggage That Stands Out
Avoid buying the typical black, navy, or dark green bag. Passengers should purchase luggage with unique colors and patters that are noticeable. Luggage can also be made to stand out, by adding colorful ribbons, or florescent colored handles.
Read more: http://budget-transportation.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_avoid_lost_luggage#ixzz0OQ1pm3NN
Buy Luggage That Stands Out
Avoid buying the typical black, navy, or dark green bag. Passengers should purchase luggage with unique colors and patters that are noticeable. Luggage can also be made to stand out, by adding colorful ribbons, or florescent colored handles.
Read more: http://budget-transportation.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_avoid_lost_luggage#ixzz0OQ1pm3NN
Buy Luggage That Stands Out
Avoid buying the typical black, navy, or dark green bag. Passengers should purchase luggage with unique colors and patters that are noticeable. Luggage can also be made to stand out, by adding colorful ribbons, or florescent colored handles.
Read more: http://budget-transportation.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_avoid_lost_luggage#ixzz0OQ1pm3NN
- Don’t pack or take expensive items or items that are hard or impossible to replace. There's a saying
“If you can’t replace it, live without it, or seal the deal without it, don’t pack it."
Keep prescriptions, travel documents (especially UPC stubs for your checked bags), cash, and jewelry with you as you travel. Buy a bag or money belt to hide your valuables.
- Consider putting additional identification inside your bag along with a copy of your itinerary to help the airlines
- Make an inventory of the items packed in each bag to help the airlines find your baggage.
- Take a photo of the bag. This helps airline staff to easily identify your bag
- Tie a colored ribbon on the handle of your bag to prevent mix-ups with look-alike bags.
- Buy luggage that stands out. Avoid typical black, navy or dark green.
The last point is especially my favourite. When I read this, I told my dad: "Hah! I told you so!! I should have taken the red one" =.= He insisted to buy me the blue ones which were lighter than the reds. At the end of the day, practicality triumphs over your favourite colour.
- If your bag doesn’t arrive in the baggage claim area:
find the baggage agent on duty immediately. Your bags may have been loaded on a non-stop flight even though you had a stopover and may be locked up in the agent's area for safe keeping.
do not leave the airport before completing the paperwork for the baggage agent. Fill out all information about your bags on the forms provided and be as detailed as possible. Get a phone number to call in case you need to follow up.
- And if you're really feeling sour ;)
Ask for basic amenities such as toothbrush, toothpaste, and razor. Most airlines will provide these for you while you wait.
Credits to Cheapflights , Suite101 & Scott T. Mueller for the tip
also make sure to have the basics in your hand carry that will at least make you feel a little comfortable even without your luggage it may your first aid kit and a pair of undergarments.
Posted by: midnightbliss10 | 08/17/2009 at 06:55 PM
[this is good] Oh yeah! Almost forgot about that. You're right, you never know when they might come in handy - just in case. Thanks for the advice!! :D
Posted by: ChaeAhnJae | 08/18/2009 at 08:02 AM