Step by step: what to do when the suitcase gets lost at the airport?

Tourism experts suggest four important steps that will help you deal with losing your suitcase.

And also: some tips for minimizing damages

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09/08/2022

Tuesday, 09 August 2022, 08:49 Updated: 09:03

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Luggage chaos at Heathrow Airport in England (Photo: YouTube)

Thousands of passengers lost their bags and luggage this summer, due to the unbearable congestion and chaos prevailing in many airports around the world.

And so, huge piles of luggage remained orphaned, since a lack of ground crews and strikes that occurred at certain destinations, left passengers without their luggage.

The SUN website reports that the tourism experts of the consulting company Air Advisor revealed the four steps you should take in case you lose your luggage.

In addition, they provide some advice that will help you avoid cases of lost luggage.

A shortage of ground crews left passengers without their luggage.

Congestion at Heathrow Airport (Photo: Reuters)

Keep the receipts

First and foremost, if you do not notice your luggage on the baggage carousel at the airport,

you flew with.

It is possible that already at this stage, they will be able to locate your luggage, tell you where it is and send it to the requested place.

Second, you should know well in advance

.

This is especially helpful when you arrive abroad without your luggage, and are required to purchase replacement items for yourself (clothing, toiletries, etc.).

Third, you must be sure that your airline has the

your luggage to, if and when they do locate them.

Finally, After you've submitted your request and you've gotten yourself replacement items,

, the airline will need them to refund you what you're owed.

If you don't notice your suitcase on the baggage carousel, go to the information desk (Photo: Walla! NEWS system, Shutterstock)

If possible, fly only with a hand bag

As mentioned, there are some important tips that will help you avoid losing your luggage as much as possible.

Let's start by saying that if you can fly without sending a suitcase to the belly of the plane, but simply take a trolley or hand bag with you on the flight - do so.

This not only saves money in many cases, but also prevents the heartache associated with the futile wait in front of the baggage carousel.

And if you've already traveled with luggage, you should get to know the small and smart devices that will help you track your bags, such as the Airtags.

Facilities of this kind will help you to a great extent in case of loss, and you can use a dedicated application on the mobile phone to locate them.

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