One of the biggest inconveniences that often happens while flying is losing a piece of luggage or not being able to identify it while in the crowd to pick up your bags. While annoying, part of the headache can be avoided if you take some simple steps to prepare your bags for air travel. Be sure to do these three things before you fly!
Add Luggage Tags
Before you do anything else, be sure to add luggage tags with your name, address, and phone number to your bags. This will allow airlines to contact you in case your luggage is lost or delayed, and also serves as identification if there are two similar bags to be picked up.
Use a Colorful, Unique Ribbon
Are you looking for a way to spot your bags from a long way away while they come down onto the baggage claim machine? If you tie a large, easily noticeable ribbon to your bags’ handles you will have no problem seeing them even if you aren’t close.
Buy Security-approved Locks
It’s way too easy to have your bags get broken into and things stolen by airport thieves if you don’t put a lock on your luggage. Be sure to get a security-approved one which can be opened by airport staff in case an inspection is needed.
