Luggage is being lost around the world as planes fly without the baggage handlers to fill them. Here’s how to give yourself the best chance to have a good holiday.
After waiting what feels like an eternity for international travel to reopen, many Australians are now facing the prospect of an overseas holiday without clothes, toiletries and other essentials as airlines around the world continue to lose luggage.stretching as far as the eye can see dashing hopes of an Instagram-worthy holiday, the question of what – if anything – can be done to avoid having your luggage lost is now being asked by many soon-to-be-travellers.
According to Jodi Bird, a travel expert with the consumer advocacy group CHOICE, the first helpful step above anything else is time. One Qantas staff member, who asked not to be named so they could discuss the issue, said another simple way to improve your chances of being reunited with your luggage if it is delayed is to invest in GPS bag tags like those on offer from Apple and Tile, as well as a traditional bag tag that clearly states your name and contact details.
“The truth is that the difficulties we are facing now are because of COVID and flu-related sickness, as well as an extremely tight labour market,” Qantas CEO of International and Domestic Andrew David said in a recent statement.when you arrive, Bird says preparing for the worst is a good idea, which means finding a travel insurance policy that covers lost luggage and delays, packing with more intention than usual, and photographing your checked luggage.
“Often people take just a day or two’s supply with them on carry-on and put the rest in checked luggage, but I’d advise taking the full amount you need for your holiday with you on your carry-on with either a note from your doctor to confirm they are prescribed or having the prescription with you.”
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