Losing luggage while traveling can be such an inconvenience and stressful too. Although the stats of lost baggage doubled in 2022 from previous years according to The Guardian, especially for international flights, there is still only a 2% chance of losing your luggage. Since travel is higher in the summer, the odds increase.4 Ways to Prevent Lost Luggage:1) Arrive early to the airport if you are checking a bag.2) If you are not checking a bag, make sure the size of your carry-on luggage meets the standards of that airlines for overhead bin size. Remember, many international/other countries outside the US have smaller guidelines for overhead storage bin sizes. Board early to avoid running out of space in the overhead bins and being forced to check your bag at the gate or plane-side.3) Fly non-stop or make sure there is sufficient time between connecting flights to transfer your luggage.4) Use Airtags. The use of Airtags will not prevent your luggage from getting lost but it can help locate if mishandled and lost within the airport.
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