- Don’t check any bags
The easiest and most sure fire way to not have your luggage lost on a flight is to never check it in the first place.
That is definitely easier said than done. If you are also toting kids and a baby, it may seem impossible to haul all the family’s luggage around.
You could use large travel backpacks, which makes transportation on and off the plane hands free—but it’s still one of the biggest workouts you’ve had since trying to get that six-pack for beach week in Cancun.
Traveling solo, you should pack light and keep your bag close and safe. However, be prepared that if you are on a packed flight, you may not be able to fit your bag in the overhead bin and will be forced to check it anyway.
Luggage Hero’s founder Jannick Lawaetz says, “I always make sure to bring the most important stuff in my carry on and also check my travel insurance before I go, in case I end up in a destination without my baggage. That way I can have the basics covered without worrying too much about losing precious time from my trip.”
