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2022-07-14T21:02:39.781Z


Flight delays, luggage shredding and theft: The aviation world is undergoing dramatic changes • Arriving with a trolley is no longer enough, so what?


Just two weeks ago we provided you with this section some recommendations that will help you make an order and save a lot of money on the way to vacation.

But since then, what seemed like an unprecedented rush has turned into a raging chaos of lost luggage and lots of disappointments.

To ensure a quiet flight, it is advisable to invest.

The world of tourism and aviation has undergone dramatic changes in recent times, and travelers going on vacation have to deal with new surprises: flight delays, sudden cancellations and the hottest topic - luggage.

Recently we have witnessed quite a few hallucinatory cases of thefts, dumping and trashing luggage at the airport, and more.

Such extreme cases can be found in Israel and around the world (regular updates on the "Israel Today" website), and there seems to be no point in the universe that is devoid of such omissions.


However, there is something to be done: even if your suitcase does not arrive with you at the destination or does not return with you to Israel, at least you can prepare for it in advance and reduce the discomfort as much as possible.

less is more

The recommendation of the aviation industry, and ours, is to fly as easily as possible.

Most airlines allow passengers to board a plane with a trolley suitcase and a backpack.

Keep in mind that if you are flying on a low cost you may very well have to pay for the trolley, but what is important is that the small suitcase and backpack are with you on the plane.

Avoiding sending the suitcase to the belly of the plane will help you on two levels: First, you are not dependent on the airline and your suitcase is always with you;

Second, you will not have to stand in line to receive your luggage after landing: what used to happen in ten minutes, today can take two hours or more (from the experience of your faithful servant at London airport), and there is nothing more annoying than wasting precious vacation time before leaving the airport.

The wonders of the tag

The crowd's reaction to the ever-increasing rush makes it even more difficult for passengers seeking to load their luggage onto the plane, because even on the plane itself, especially when it comes to small planes, space for luggage is limited.

Due to the large number of people who want to take all their luggage with them, a situation has arisen in which the compartments in the plane fill up quickly and the place for luggage runs out in a short time.

Since almost everyone arrives with a trolley, many times passengers are required to transfer their luggage to the belly of the plane at the boarding gate.

Naturally, arguments arise between the passengers and the staff, which sometimes delays the flight.

First advice regarding this is not to argue.

If the compartments on the plane are full, there is no chance that you will be able to put your trolley in the plane, no matter how much you want it.

Except for the limited space it should be borne in mind that compared to a handbag or backpack, a trolley does not fit under the seat.

We recommend that you get to the boarding gate as soon as possible and wait in line, for the simple (but uncertain) reason that luggage sent to the belly of the plane at the beginning has a higher chance of reaching its destination.

Not only in Israel.

The chaos of luggage in Heathrow, London, Photo: AFP

If you must send a suitcase to the belly of the plane, do not give up using Apple's Air Tag or Samsung's Smart Tag.

These are small tags that cost 220-120 shekels.

You can put them in any suitcase, and thus basically know where exactly it is.

Using the tag, as soon as you land at your destination you will know in a few minutes if your suitcase has arrived with you, and if not - you will not have to wait for hours at the conveyor belt helplessly.

You can immediately demand from the insurance company to activate the baggage cancellation clause and go out and purchase basic products, so you can start the trip with a little less headache - despite the disappointment.

And yet, here too there is a problem: due to demand, it is difficult to find a tag to purchase.

As of this writing, while browsing the sites of Power Stores, Ivory, Digital Islands and other chains, we came across the message "Out of stock".

We recommend that you continue to search and try in private stores as well, and you may be lucky.

Did not find?

Leave your details so that they will contact you when the product returns to stock, and in any case - do everything to fly with Tag.

Insurance is a member

One thing must not be given up during this period - luggage insurance.

Each insurance company has different terms and prices, but what is especially important is entitlement to an immediate amount for the purchase of basic products in the event of a suitcase loss.

Medications, important documents and clothes for the first day are recommended to take with you in the small bag in any case.

You will put the least important things in the big suitcase, and in fact even if you lose - the damage to your trip will be minimal.

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Finally, after we have imposed requirements, shopping and insurance on you, we will still try to save you some money, with an important tip: pay for the size of your luggage from home.

Are you planning to go shopping?

Take this into account and pay for another 5 or 10 kg in advance. Paying for excess weight in the field will cost you much more, sometimes even double.

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Source: israelhayom

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