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Keep it save!

  1. Never put anything you would hate to lose in your checked baggage.

  2. A suitcase is easily parted from its luggage label. Always put a second one, with details of your flight and destination, inside.

  3. If two or more people are travelling, split belongings between checked luggage so if one case goes missing, each of you will still have a change of clothes.
  4. Try not to check in late: even if you make it on to the flight, your baggage might not.
  5. Always lock your checked bags: an unlocked suitcase could invalidate your insurance.
  6. If you are travelling to America, you must use cases fitted with TSA-approved locks (those that the Transportation Security Administration has the tools to open) or a TSA-approved padlock or baggage strap. For further details, tsa.gov.


  1. You may be able to locate lost luggage more quickly by using a tracking service. Tag’n’Traq, operated by CallUma, supplies laminate tags with unique tracking numbers and a 24-hour contact number. The service costs 4.95 a year; calluma.com.
  2. Rebound Tag is a microchipped baggage tag that allows you to see where your luggage is in case of loss. More information at reboundtag.com
  3. You are far less likely to lose your luggage if you use a collection and delivery service such as First Luggage (firstluggage.com; from about 85.00). It sends everything via FedEx and tracks it.
  4. Put a “Find-it” tracking device in your case – although as it costs 2,175.00 (from spycatcheronline.co.uk), it would probably be cheaper to replace the lost case and its contents.
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Baggage restrictions of the airlines

Before you book your flight be sure you take notice of the baggage restrictions of the airlines you travel with.
1. Note the number of bags you can check in. In most cases it is one or two pieces per person.
2. Some airlines charge for checked baggage but you can cut costs by paying online rather than at the airport.
3. The weight limit for checked luggage in economy varies from airline to airline but is usually about 20-25kg (44-55lb). Exceed the limit, and you will have to pay extra.
4. Save precious pounds by taking an extra light suitcase.


5. If you suspect your baggage might tip over the limit on your return, weigh it before you get to the airport with a hand-held digital scalar.


6. You can again take more than one item of hand luggage through security for example British airports, but size restrictions remain: no larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.
7. Gels, creams, pastes and other liquids in your hand luggage must still be in containers of no more than 100ml and placed in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag no larger than 20cm x 20cm.
8. The liquid restriction does not apply air-side, so buy anything you will need in larger quantities once you have gone through security.
9. Send your luggage ahead with a company like Carrymyluggage (carrymyluggage.com). It is not cheap but at least you won’t have to mess about with plastic bags or weighing your suitcase.
10. Some of the upmarket hotel groups offer a similar service. The service collects your case from your house, delivers it to your hotel, and will even unpack for you, too.