Saturday, March 26, 2011

Identifier Tag On Your Checked Baggage

By Abel Satiku


Mistreated travel baggage is a common phenomenon of air travel. A world-wide transportation department has recently reported that the rate of complaints about common baggage problems with stolen or lost luggage has been from one out of every two hundred air passengers. When you consider millions of air passengers travel by air back and forth across the globe each day, better than one in two hundred passengers is a high percentage.

Travel with only carry-on luggage that will be taken inside the cabin with you. That way you do not have to worry about lost or stolen suitcases. Generally, a passenger is allowed two pieces of carry-on luggage, one for the overhead bin and the other for under the seat. Additional items such as umbrellas and baby strollers are also permitted. Don't store heavy items in the overhead storage area. There are some lightweight items which will cause difficulties and serious injuries if they fall.

The maximum weight for carry-on bags is 40 pounds, and they should not be larger than. Put your contact information on every bag. Place a label on the outside and inside of your suitcases and carryon's. Make sure your name and address appears on the cases. If you're a really experienced traveler you'll place a duplicate itinerary inside your bags also. This will help the airline locate your bags in case of common baggage problems. The measure should also be done on your carry-on bags, just in case you need to check them in at the last minute.

Make sure that the luggage tags are correct in every detail including the airport code. Customize the look of your bags. Many bags have similar designs. The identifier tag on your checked baggage is important. If you have question, call your airline. Retain the stub from your checked luggage until you have it back. The stub will be important if your bags become lost or picked up by someone accidentally.

If your suitcases haven't shown up at your destination within a reasonable timeframe its always a good idea to contact the porters or agents. If they don't locate them, contact your airline's representatives available at once. Keep your valuables such as cash, jewelry, laptop computers and electronic files in your carry-on luggage with you. Do not pack hazardous goods. Some items, while commonplace and essential at home or in the workplace, pose a safety threat to passengers and crew in the cabin.

It doesn't hurt to anticipate common baggage problems. Pack your bags in a way that the loss of one bag will not hamper your travel. You might think about distributing your clothing evenly among all your bags. Passengers involved in business travel do customize their checked luggage, so they can be easily identified. Should you be required to give a presentation directly after landing, carry your presentation with your carryon luggage.




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