Mismanagement of luggage not rare in air travel. The U.S. Department of Transportation has recently pointed out that for every 200 domestic passengers at the ten largest airlines in the United States, at least one bad baggage, a report.
The loss of baggage is a mystery for the traveler. To avoid accidents, the pointers are recommended:
Travel with hand baggage only. Take your luggage with you in the cabin, so that you do not, for the loss or theft. In general, a passenger is entitled to two pieces of hand, a specialist for the General and the other for under the seats. The other parts, such as umbrellas and baby carriages are also permitted.
No heavy objects into the storage costs. Also, the light can cause serious injuries if they fall on the overhead. The maximum weight for luggage is 40 pounds, and they should not exceed 9 “x 14″ x 22 “. I> Put your contact information on each bag. Insert a label on the outside of your luggage, giving your name and address. A double along the route within the pockets. To find the airline in the event that your luggage are gone astray. The measure should also make your hand luggage, in case you need to review in the last minute.
Customize the look of your pockets. Many designs have pockets. For instance, your checked bags, so they are easier to find on the luggage carousel and the other passengers to make their mistakes. i> Keep your valuables. Keep your valuables such as money, jewelry, laptops and electronic files in your hand luggage to avoid losing them.
Verify the accuracy of the airline baggage tag on your. The three letters that have to mark your luggage with your destination airport. If you have any doubts, contact your agent. i> Keep the heel of luggage. The heel is very important to detect loss of luggage or back from another person by accident.
Report the loss immediately luggage. If your baggage does not at your destination, baggage information to the service, or a representative of your airline to be available.
Anticipating the loss of a bag. It is always better to be safe, to be sad. Make your suitcase in a direction that is not a bag do not affect your stay. Distribution of clothing and underwear with you. If you have a business meeting and the implementation of the hardware presentation or a backup set in a different bag or send you. i> do not pack hazardous goods. Some objects, however, customary and necessary, at home or at work, represent a threat to the safety of passengers and the crew in the cabin. If your airline in luggage, set it properly packaged.
As always, you should check with your airline regarding the policies and guidelines for luggage.