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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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Tips for you to buy the right case!

To travel in and out the country you mostly bring your suitcase with you, here we have some tips for you to buy the right case!

  1. A good brand suitcase will come with a guarantee for failure, think about parts such as zips, wheels and handles.

Good brands are:

    1. As with everything else, you get what you pay for. Expensive brands have better-quality components. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean they can not get lost in transit.
    2. This expensieve suitcase will also attract thieves, so be sure you don’t spend too much money on it.
    3. Think about the size you need, don’t buy one too big, or to small. The best one is an expandable 26inch/66cm this, in general, is ideal for two weeks.
    4. What about some wheels? Just two or four? Four wheels make it easier to manoeuvre around but also be aware that you always must be able to lift your stuffed case up at any moment. So don’t pack it to heavy!
    5. Samsonite’s Spinners take wheel technology a step further: not only do cases have double wheels at each corner, but, like an F1 car, the wheels at the back are larger than those at the front and there is a handbrake.


  1. Every traveling person is allowed to take a carry-on onto the plane. So your kids can take their own carry-on on board. Take a look a those cute suitcases for the little ones.


 

    1. Handles should be long enough to tow comfortably and preferably pop-up rather than pull-up.
    2. Hard- or soft-sided? A hard shell can add 10lb in dead weight but does offer contents more protection from damage, thieves and sudden downpours. But a soft-sided case will look smarter for longer and is less unwieldy when storage space is limited.
    3. A coloured luggage strap or a piece of fabric tied to the handle will make your suitcase easier to spot on the carousel, since most of the cases are black.