May
25
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Carson Danfield asked:


How can I decrease the chance of losing my luggage?

- Get to the airport early so your bags will make it on your flight.

- Carry on as many bags as the Airline allows.

- Allow plenty of time between connecting flights so your luggage will be able to transfer on to your next flight.

- Never leave your luggage unattended; always keep an eye on your bags.

- Label your bags clearly with your name, address and telephone number.

- Keep the paperwork you are given by the Airline when you check your bags so that they will be easier to track if your bags go missing.

- If your fashion sense can handle it, mark your bags with bright colors by using colored tape. It will be easier to find and criminals know they are more likely to be noticed and remembered carrying out a unique bag.

- Remove any old flight information tags, they may route your luggage to your last destination.

- Make sure the new tags placed on your bags are from the correct Airline and they have the proper Airport’s destination code on them.

- You should label both the outside and the inside of your bags, in case the outside tag gets pulled off.

- You should include the hotel information where you are staying with dates so the bags will have a better chance of finding their way to you.

- Pay attention to what type of luggage you are carrying so you’ll have a good description of them if they go missing. Medium size black nylon probably describes half the luggage on the plane. Identifying the brand name, size, color, material, and distinguishing marks will help the Airline to locate your luggage.

- If you are traveling with a friend, you might consider switching some of your items with each other. Putting a few outfits in their bag will give you something to fall back on incase your bags go missing. In exchange, you can offer to carry a few items for them in case their luggage goes missing.

- Avoid using an Airline that loses or damages lots of luggage.

How can I protect my luggage once I’ve made it to my destination?

- Once you have arrived, find out where your luggage is being unloaded. It usually takes some time for the luggage to get there, but it might also take a while for you to get there. You don’t need to run, but it is better that you get there and wait for your bags then to have them waiting for you. Remember they come out on a conveyor belt and anyone can come up and get them. How is anyone else in the crowd supposed to know to stop someone because they took your bags?

- It may not just be criminals, but other passengers who mistake your medium sized black nylon bag for their medium sized black nylon bag and off they go. You want to be able to watch them drop and if they are not there, notify the Airline immediately.

- Since so many bags do look alike, make sure you check to make sure that the baggage you take is really yours.

- Check your bags and notify the Airline of any missing or damaged luggage before you leave the airport. This is where making a packing list will come in handy.

- As you leave the airport, watch your bags until you get to your hotel room. Taxicab waiting lines, rental car counters and hotel or rental car shuttle vans and even hotel lobbies are all good places to loose your bags.

- Don’t assume the drivers will unload all your bags, they may be hurrying right back to the airport.

- Don’t assume that if you just leave them in the hotel’s lobby that someone will bring them to your room.

- Rental car shuttle vans often have several drop off points and another customer might accidentally grab your bags and be out the gate before you even realize your bags are gone.

What should I do if my luggage is lost or delayed?

- Make a claim before you leave the airport; some claims will only be honored if they are made before you leave airport property.

- Leave a good description of your luggage; it will help the Airline to locate your luggage.

- Leave complete contact information and itinerary for both your home and where you are currently staying.

- Notify those where you are staying of your situation to make them aware for phone calls or deliveries.

- Find out whom you should call and when they’ll be available for updates on your luggage. Some Airlines are beginning to offer an online tracking service that you can access if your bags are lost.

- Find out the Airline’s policy about missing luggage. The Airlines will have a policy in writing that they can provide to you. You want to know what will happen if you buy replacement items and your luggage is found the next day.

How can I avoid damage to my luggage?

- Remove any shoulder straps; pull handles, or other loose elements that could get caught on a conveyor belt.

- Buy luggage with only retractable wheels.

- Consider using a shrink wrap service for your luggage if your airport has one.

- If your bags have locks, use them, but better yet avoid putting anything of real value in your checked bags.

- Avoid using an Airline that loses or damages lots of baggage.

What will the Airline do if they have damaged or cannot find my luggage?

- It depends on the particular Airline, but almost all Airlines currently set their liability maximum at only $1250.00 USD per paid passenger fare on domestic flights.

- Particularly valuable items such as jewelry, cash or electronics and fragile or perishable items are usually not covered at all.

- You may also need to provide receipts for the items lost.

- The value of the items will also be depreciated so don’t expect to get replacement value.

- International flights base the value of your luggage on weight so make sure the weight of your luggage is noted at check-in. If your luggage is not weighted, they generally assume a weight of 70 pounds.

How can I get a better reimbursement for lost luggage?

- Purchase travel insurance.

- Declare and pay for a higher valuation of your luggage.

- Check to see if you have any coverage under your homeowner’s policy.

- Check to see if any of your credit cards offer coverage for your luggage.

- Keep the receipts for items you brought with you.

- Keep the receipts for any replacement items you purchased while your luggage was missing.

- Make packing list and leave a copy in a safe place at home. This will not only help you to organize and remember all the essentials, while cutting down on the fluff, but it will also help you make out a claim form if your luggage goes missing.

- Make a claim before you leave the airport; they may not honor a claim made after you leave the airport property.

- Appeal to the Airline’s customer service department for help with the claim since this issue may effect your future use of the Airline’s services.



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May
23
Filed Under (luggage) by admin
David Fishman asked:


Travel luggage is designed for professionals, sportsmen, men, women, kids and even animals. Luggage is manufactured all over the worlds so you will not have any trouble finding the perfect bag to carry your items.

When purchasing luggage find luggage that is durable and it has reinforced edges to help protect against bumping and throwing when being handled. When packing your clothes make a list of what you need this will speed up the packing process and if you bags get lost you will have a record of what is in inside the bag. Waiting on line to check your bags or getting your bags lost is no way to travel, bring your luggage on the plain with you and you can bypass the hassle of it all.

When choosing luggage make sure you research the weight of the bag because this will add to the weight allowance of the bag. Most have a weight limit or a quantity limit. It is much easier to use wheeled suitcases, and most of the travelers will agree if you are going to travel and you need to carry all of your belongings you need wheels, it is much easier to wheel luggage than to carry it.

There are many types of luggage tags available in the market. Luggage tags are now or can be as unique as you are. Luggage tags now are made of durable plastic. When traveling make sure you remove any old tags that are on your luggage, if you don’t this might make your luggage be misrouted. In order to possibly prevent the misrouting of your luggage be sure any old flight information tags or information is removed from your luggage.

There are so many different styles and types of luggage on the market computer cases, leather briefcases, carry-on cases, totes, garment bags, kids luggage, garment carriers, duffel bags, backpacks. Moreover, leather luggage is heavier than others. Most quality brands of leather luggage have a definite style and elegance to them. With leather luggage, the handle is usually made of leather as well, which is very comfortable on your hands.

Using a bright tag on your luggage will help you see your bag quickly when trying to retrieve it and help from being stolen. Having a small carry on bag is convenient but not if you have to waste your supplies. If you are going on holiday then you will need a bag that is big enough to take all of your clothes, but do not forget that you will need to make some space for the things that you buy.

The wheels will make it easier for you to stroll through the airport, bus terminal, or a railway station. Some brands of kid’s luggage have wheels that are gender based. Using carry online luggage with wheels is a real time saver, you do not need to waste your time waiting for your luggage so get the flight crew type of luggage with extendible handles and wheels that fit in the overhead bins.

Included in kid’s luggage are backpacks with animals that ‘hug’ your child. Any parent who has ever shopped for school backpacks knows that a backpack is more than a bag for carrying books; the color, the features, and the design of backpacks are all important to a child, teen, or college student.



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ceceruby asked:


What are the measurement requirements for luggage at Virgin Atlantic Airlines? I can’t access the site right now due to maintenance so I was wondering if anyone could help me

Thanks!

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needhelp16 asked:


I am flying into JFK from the international terminal. I then have another flight that is not a connection to Boston. I am travelling by myself with my one year old plus a stroller and two bags. How will I be able to transport all my luggage to the different terminal. *Not bringing a carseat so cannot take taxi*

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May
11
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Dorothy Yamich asked:


 It is estimated that more than a million bags are lost by commercial airlines each year in the United States alone.  How much luggage that get lost in the whole world is anybody’s guess.  Here are some tips that may help you recover your bags if they are ever lost. 

Attach two or three tags with your name, home address, and phone number to the handle and the zipper-pulls of each bag that you are checking.  There is less of a chance that all of the tags could get torn off during transit.  You should make sure that you have removed any old airline tags that are still attached to the luggage you’re checking as they could confuse the baggage handlers. 

Be sure to place the same contact information, including a copy of your itinerary and your destination address inside each piece luggage.  That way, if they do get lost and are found in time, they could be forwarded to your hotel.

If you can, pick luggage with preferably a bright or odd color that will stand out from all of the black and brown bags.  Know the brand name of the luggage that you own and attach a colorful scarf or ribbon to the handle to make identification easier.  Stick a few decals or a contrasting colored tape to all of the sides of the bags so they can be easier to see as it goes around the carousel.  Remember these details, or even better, take a digital picture of your luggage just before you leave and bring it with you.  This will also help the lost luggage airport staff in finding your bags if they become lost in transit and turn up at their office.  It will also help if you have to make a claim.

It helps to make a list of what you have in your luggage and carry that list in you carry-on bag.  The chance of your luggage getting lost in transit increases dramatically when you have connecting, or delayed flights.  Always pack all of your valuables, including your laptop or Blackberry, travel documents, prescriptions, etc., in your carry-on bag.  It makes sense to pack only the things you can afford to lose in your checked baggage.  Most analysts believe that the airline industry’s problem of lost luggage is not going to be resolved anytime soon. 

What should you do your luggage gets lost?

Go immediately to the baggage claim office and file your claim.  Many airlines have a twenty-four hour window of time starting from when your flight arrives to file a claim and be eligible for compensation.  Get a claim receipt and check the tracking of your luggage with the airline by phone, or on the airline’s website.  Make sure you keep all your flight documents until the lost luggage problem has been resolved. 

How can you guarantee that the airlines won’t lose your luggage?

There are some companies like FedEx, UPS or DHL, that can send your luggage in the U.S. directly to your hotel or street address for a very reasonable cost.  If you’re staying at a hotel, your luggage will be taken to your room by a bellboy.  When you consider that in the United States alone, over a million bags are lost by the airlines each year, this service is well worth considering.  If you are planning to travel by air throughout Europe, FirstLuggage.com, provides a similar service.



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Mark G asked:


I’m travelling on the NXEC train and would have 2 pieces of luggage, one large piece and a small hand-luggage piece. Am I able to put the big piece of luggage into the halls between two passenger sections or is that seen as a hazard?

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HaloHellRaser asked:


I am about to go on a Carnival cruise and i heard that after you get off your luggage is in a big warehouse and you have to sort through all of the luggage to find yours is this true?

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May
07
Filed Under (luggage) by admin
Sal Farzin asked:


Frequent travelers should get their hands on a high quality and durable luggage. Shell out a small fortune if you must. It would do you well in the long run because you can use the luggage for a long time. It is next to impossible to avoid luggage damages. Luggage can get worn down for a lot of reasons. The materials used for the luggage and the manner which you’re using it are the determining factors as to how long the lifespan of your luggage is. It is therefore important that you take care of your luggage well so you don’t have to frequently send it to luggage repair centers. Here are some helpful tips for your reference:

1. Traveling bags usually get broken due to lack of care. The weather can damage it too. Too much heat, cold, or rains can leave your luggage begging for repair. To keep your luggage from getting broken, learn about the proper care and basic luggage repair tips. It would also help to have your luggage checked before going out on a trip. Luggage service centers can give your luggage the necessary preventive repairs.

2. Taking care of your luggage can extend its lifespan accordingly. Carry your luggage properly at all times. The top, corner, or side handles are there so you can use it to lift up your luggage. Do not use the pull man handle to lift your luggage up because it is not strong enough for that. Double check the locks of your luggage as well. Open locks would make you lose personal things unnecessarily. Not knowing the right combination would also force you to break your luggage just to get the things inside it.

3. Bringing the luggage to airports can cause damage to it too. If you need to take the plane, use plastic covers to cover your luggage with. This is a service provided by the airport for an extra charge. It would not only give you peace of mind that your luggage would not be opened easily - it would also ensure that your luggage wouldn’t have scratches. You should also know about the coverage of your luggage as provided by the airport authority. Some provide luggage repairs for those whose luggage are mishandled and broken.

4. Your luggage is your very important possession for every trip. It is used to hold a lot of things, including souvenirs and gifts for the people back home. Should you have to fill your luggage to its ream, make sure that you use a luggage belt. The belt would make sure that there won’t be any lost items. It would keep the things inside in place and strengthen the hold of the zipper.

5. Take care of the lock of your luggage as well. You don’t want your luggage ripped off because of forgotten combinations. Write down the combination of your back and keep it in a safe place. This way, you won’t have to tear down your luggage just to open it up.



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Linzi asked:


I understand that you print your boarding passes or whatever before going and therefore don’t need to check in at the airport, but if you have booked to take luggage (15kg), what do you do with that when you get to the airport?

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May
06
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Pisan K. asked:


If you are the person who travels frequently, especially travel overseas, both business purpose and vacation. You may have better idea about how to prepare proper luggage for your trip. On the other hand, for someone who may not travel frequently may have to be carefully plan about what to prepare with stuff and luggage. It is going to be a nightmare for any one who never know that what kind of luggage are available in the market, and this could be big trouble when you do luggage shopping. So it is very hard, especially for new travelers about what kind of luggage to choose form. The following details describe about how to choose proper luggage, especially if you are looking for a set of luggage rather than single one.

Normally, when people shopping for luggage they consider the size of luggage because they have to looking for the luggage that has size to fit individual need, such as about how long that they will be away s well as kind of clothing and stuff contain in the luggage. Also, most of people looking for set of luggage rather than single ones. Basically, a set of travel luggage consist of number of standard sized luggage. The type of luggage in a set usually consists of suitcase and garment bags. The number of each type of luggage in a set depends on price of each set but normally a set has two suitcases of different sizes, a garment and one carry-on luggage, which usually has the same design with main suitcases but has smaller size and some of brands provide wheeled carry-on luggage in a set. Luggage set usually designed for air travel so they have different types of bag in a set but you may also use them with any of transportation. Meanwhile most of luggage brands includes only few type of bags in a set, which already described above, but there are some brand seller include a tote or a sport bag, which is very convenient in case if you have to travel by car or any other kind of transport.

One you have decide about type and number of luggage set that you are going to have for the journey, the next step is to consider about quality of the luggage set. There are two important things that concern to the quality of luggage set and you have to be carefully consider are durability and robustness. You can decide whether the luggage set has great durability or not from the material that they made from. You have to consider to buy only the only that could serve well in the long run. Generally, there are three types of material that commonly used for making travel luggage hard, semi-soft and soft materials.

When you have made decision about the material that you want, now it’s time to decide about where to buy them. You may find that many department store sell set of luggage at reasonable prices. However, there are other shops that sell only luggage set such as specialty luggage stores, which generally has a lot cheaper than in department stores. These specialty shops usually has both ordinary and brand name luggage and they also offer custom made sizes and designs. Therefore, I would suggest you to go to these shops rather than go the department stores.



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