What should be done in case of lost baggage?

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - The best way to avoid losing your baggage is to simply not check the bag. Traveling light has a lot of benefits, but if you have to travel with all that baggage, it will change.

The first tip for heavy packers is to plan well. Always assume the company will lose your bag. If this happens you will have to leave without the main bag and not without a number of important items.

Put important documents in hand baggage , such as passport, insurance information, itineraries and tickets for upcoming flights. Make sure you have anything else of value, such as credit cards and expensive items such as jewelry, eyeglasses, medications, contact lenses, etc.

Pack extra clothes in your hand luggage, at least throw a pair of underwear and socks, and don't forget what you need if you travel from a hot place to a cold climate, make sure you have the right clothes for that.

Take an inventory of what's in your baggage , whether it's written down, memorized, or even photographed. If the airline loses your bag, they'll want to know exactly what's missing. This is another reason to pack lightly.

What should you do if your luggage is lost?

If you arrive at your destination and wait for baggage claim for an hour without seeing your bag, what are the alternatives? What steps should you take if an airline loses your bag?

Keep calm as much as you can, even though the situation doesn't really encourage you to be.

Don't leave the airport , go up to the airline office and file a report or file a complaint right away. You can find the office quickly and easily, which is another reason to stay calm.

Be pushy , and don't be rude when you do it, but if you don't receive the service you want you can speak up and use whatever avenues you can think of.

Try to get your fee refunded As ridiculous as it may sound, not all airlines will refund special baggage fees, so be sure to familiarize yourself with your airline's rules.