If you find yourself traveling through airports to get to sales meetings and presentations on a regular basis, this tip is for you.
Here are some key ideas you can use to give your luggage the best odds possible for showing up on time, and in one piece, at your destination:
1. Mark your bags with more than just luggage tags. If your bags don't show up at baggage claim, you'll want to be able to say more than "It was a black, zippered bag on wheels." Luggage tags are hard to read from a distance amongst a sea of other bags, so a bright ribbon or a colorful luggage strap will help airline employees identify yours.
2. Put a copy of your itinerary with your name, phone number, and e-mail address inside your luggage. This way, the airline can find you even if you change hotels mid-trip.
3. Make a list of what to pack before you pack. This will not only help you keep your packing lean (you won't be tempted to pack things not on your list), but when a bag goes missing you'll have a list of items in that bag should you need to make a claim.
4. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Pack some essential clothes in your carry-on, and then the rest in your checked bags. By putting a couple of outfits in each bag, you'll have something to wear should one go missing.
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