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More Travel Tips

Another update to this entry:

• Find a way to make your bag unique. Whether you check it (which I've already told you to try and avoid) or carry it on, it is best to make sure it is instantly recognizable. If you have to pick it up at baggage claim, it will go that much quicker. If it needs to be re-routed because you have changed flights, it will be easier for the baggage handlers to find. Also, many airlines are now gate checking bags that don't fit in the overhead bins - when there are 20 black roller bags lined up in the jetway you want to make sure someone doesn't take yours (yep, it happens and then you are both inconvenienced).

  How to make it more unique? Anything from buying a bag in an odd color (black we see alot, green not so much) to tying a ribbon on the handle. Or put a large & distinctive tag on it. Even the plain black bags with different color zippers stand out a bit. Whatever you can do to mark your bag as your bag.