The world of air travel is not complete without several complaints of mishandled baggage. According to a survey conducted by the US Department of Transportation with the ten largest American-based airlines, at least one person out of two hundred passengers would file a complaint regarding mishandled baggage.
Losing one's luggage is a definite headache for travelers. To avoid such mishaps, the following pointers are recommended:
Travel with only carry-on luggage. You take your bags with you inside the cabin, so you do not have to worry about them being lost or stolen. A passenger would typically be allowed two pieces of carry-on luggage -- one can be kept under the seat while one would be placed on the overhead bin. Other items such as baby strollers would normally be allowed as carry-on by the airlines.
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.
Verify the correctness of airline tags on your luggage. Check the three-letter code that is tagged on your baggage once checked, as this should match your destination airport code. For questions on airport codes, ask your ticketing representatives. Do NOT throw away the confirmation stub after your luggage is checked. In case somebody else inadvertently picks up your bags or if they need to be identified, you will need the stub for identification.
Immediately report lost checked luggage. If you notice that any of your bags have not joined you upon arriving at your destination, maintain your composure and notify the baggage or customer service representatives in the airport.
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 always, verify with your airline their policies and guidelines regarding baggage.
Losing one's luggage is a definite headache for travelers. To avoid such mishaps, the following pointers are recommended:
Travel with only carry-on luggage. You take your bags with you inside the cabin, so you do not have to worry about them being lost or stolen. A passenger would typically be allowed two pieces of carry-on luggage -- one can be kept under the seat while one would be placed on the overhead bin. Other items such as baby strollers would normally be allowed as carry-on by the airlines.
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.
Verify the correctness of airline tags on your luggage. Check the three-letter code that is tagged on your baggage once checked, as this should match your destination airport code. For questions on airport codes, ask your ticketing representatives. Do NOT throw away the confirmation stub after your luggage is checked. In case somebody else inadvertently picks up your bags or if they need to be identified, you will need the stub for identification.
Immediately report lost checked luggage. If you notice that any of your bags have not joined you upon arriving at your destination, maintain your composure and notify the baggage or customer service representatives in the airport.
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 always, verify with your airline their policies and guidelines regarding baggage.
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