How to avoid losing your luggage?
avoid losing your luggage Every day in the European Union, 10,000 pieces of luggage are not returned to their owner and the phenomenon tends to increase. Mainly to blame, flight delays and security checks are also constantly increasing. Faced with this, there is no miracle cure, but here are some tips that may save you from being one of the unlucky ones who see the baggage carousel stop without their suitcase having appeared.
Prepare your luggage well
To put the odds on your side, you must take into account certain details that can be important.
Properly protect your contact details: There are now rigid aluminum address holders on the market that you can hang on the handle of your suitcase. This will allow you to no longer depend on a paper tape that can be easily torn during handling. While waiting for the smart suitcase connected to your smartphone, you can get tags with a radio-transmitting chip. This allows you to locate your luggage at most airports.
Give information about your trip: It is also advisable to put inside and on top of your suitcase, a sheet on which you will write down the details of your itinerary and the coordinates of your hotel, in case your luggage comes to to be open.
Have luggage that is easy to identify: In order for your suitcase to be easily identifiable, you can choose a bright color at the time of purchase that contrasts with the gray or black of most luggage. Another solution is to put stickers on both sides of the suitcase, or to use a colored strap.
Avoid distribution errors: Do not forget to take off or detach from the suitcase all the previous labels that could lead to confusion.
Close your suitcase properly: You must check that your suitcase closes properly, because if it were to open, it would be immediately put aside. If in doubt, it may be smart to use a safety strap. As for locks for a trip to the USA, you can get TSA locks, which allow customs to open the suitcase without breaking the lock.
Keep valuables: It goes without saying that valuables, multimedia equipment and medication should always be kept in hand luggage.
Once at the airport
When you go to the airport, there are still a few things you need to be aware of.
Arrive early: Baggage that arrives last is the most frequently lost. It is therefore recommended to arrive at the airport at least one hour before the flight so that the luggage has time to be properly routed.
Avoid stopovers that are too short: In general, when buying your ticket, you should avoid, for flights with a stopover, scheduling stops of less than 45 minutes. It is sometimes better to pay for a slightly more expensive flight, but that does not imply that you have a one in two chance of missing your connection... and your suitcase.
Be attentive: During baggage claim, you will need to be near the carpet early enough to check that another person is not leaving with your suitcase. And that's where you'll see all the interest you've had in buying a suitcase... lemon yellow.
A few precautions
Despite all these measures, it is still possible to be unlucky and not receive your luggage when you arrive. Here are some precautions that you can take before your departure to facilitate your procedures in the event that your luggage is lost.
Take photos: You can take a few photos of your suitcase and its contents, which can help the teams recognize your luggage and make a claim in the event of damage with supporting evidence.
Keep your bills: It is recommended to keep the bills of expensive items you carry. They will be requested by the insurance company.
Make a list: You can make a list of the contents of your luggage. All documents attesting to missing property are welcome.
Reflex to have in case of loss of luggage
If you've lost your suitcase, don't despair. 85% of issues are resolved within 24 hours.
If this is the case, you must go to the lost baggage counter, open a file and provide all the information concerning your suitcase. We will then assign you a reference number and give you a telephone number to keep you informed of the research. You will need this official document for the process with the insurer, which you must notify within 5 days.
If your luggage is definitely lost (after 21 days), you will receive compensation from the airline, then turn to your travel insurance with all the necessary evidence (list, photos, invoices).
The role of travel insurance
Our Globe Partner contract guarantees you against the theft, loss or total or partial destruction of your luggage, during the outward and return journey only, and when this is under the responsibility of the transport company. The ceiling of this guarantee is €1,150.
You are compensated on proof and on the basis of the replacement value by equivalent objects, dilapidation deducted. Among the exclusions to the contract are jewelry, computer laptops, cell phones, official papers and credit cards. Insofar as our reimbursement comes in addition to that of the airline company, you must provide us with the declaration from this company within three months.
Considering the loss of your suitcase is obviously not a very pleasant thing, but it is better to have thought about it in advance. These few tips are easy to implement and will help you make your trip go as smoothly as possible.
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