flight tips» hand bag http://flightips.com how to fly better, quicker, cheaper and others tips Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:12:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Lost luggage: avoid it, find it http://flightips.com/lost-luggage-avoid-it-find-it/ http://flightips.com/lost-luggage-avoid-it-find-it/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:29:19 +0000 admin http://flightips.com/?p=34 Lost luggage is one of the things that frights us the most before a flight. Every year, airlines loses millions suitcases, and every one knows a story about a ruin trip, because of a lost suitcase. All together, around 0.5%-2% of the airlines luggage doesn’t reach the destination. Here are tips that help you get thru the next time an airline lose your luggage: How to make it easier to locate, what is better to keep in your hand bag, and what kind of insurance you can buy for the luggage.

1. What you don’t want to put in the suitcase you deposit during check-in:

  •  money, credit card, airline ticket
  • joules and breakable stuff
  • House key or car keys
  • Food product – that can get very smelly after a while
  • liquids that can wet our bag
  • things that you need right after the flight (Hotel voucher etc.)

 2. Prepare your suitcase for the flight:

  • In side the suitcase – insert a paper with all your contact details. If some one will find it, he can reach you.
  • Use lockers so it can’t be open easily
  • Mark it – with a colorful ribbon or something similar
  • there is a world wide system to locate your suitcase
  • inside the suitcase – a paper with your details..
  • Don’t lose the stickers on your flight ticket, passport or boarding ticket: you will find there your luggage i.d.
  • A regular travel insurance should be enough. In addition, the airline should compensate you as well for your lost. By the way – while in transit, the last airlines the flight you, is the one who responsible for your belongings.

 

 

]]> http://flightips.com/lost-luggage-avoid-it-find-it/feed/ 1 Packing for a short period http://flightips.com/packing-for-a-short-period/ http://flightips.com/packing-for-a-short-period/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:07:00 +0000 admin http://flightips.com/?p=25 When flying for a short period of time – 2-3 days journey, it is always adviced to give up the big luggage, and take all your stuff with you, to the airplane. This way, you don’t have to wait to the luggage, you don’t lose your suitcase, and you travel light.

Here is a list of the stuff that you must take with you on your hand bag, or trolly, to make your journey as comfortable as possible:

First of all: don’t panic. Even if you forget some thing, you can get it easily around your hotel. After you remember that, here are a list of stuff to pack in your trolly:

  •  Toiletries: your favorite toothpaste, toothbrush, after shave, deordorant and razor blade. The Ladies shpuld bring also their lipstick, makeup set, moister cream etc.
  • Underwear: one per day  – also apply for socks or stockings and brassieres.
  • Pants, shirts or dresses: again, one per day in enough. Dont forget to get appropriate clothes, for the events you are going to participate.
  • Business card – if you travel for business
  • Entertainment: book, crossword, mp3 or mp4 and your favorite magazine will make the flight and the hotel staying much more enjoyable
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