Smart ways to protect your luggage: Attach a TRACE ME Smart ID to your bag
Losing luggage could ruin your entire holiday. It’s a constant problem for travellers globally. How big is the problem really?
According to the latest Industry statistics, 36 million pieces of luggage* were “mishandled” in 2023. Over half of these problems occur during transfers between flights. Others occur when the airline luggage tag fails, or security diverts bags or errors are made loading or unloading.
Airlines and airports are working hard to solve the problems but as the saying goes, accidents will happen. Whilst travel insurance and/or airline compensation can cover losses, most travellers just want their bags back.
So, what can you do to reduce the risk? Here are some tips:
• Make your bag look unique : When baggage handlers are checking a line of lost bags looking for identification elements, it helps if your bag stands out from the crowd
• Have a backup ID inside and outside of your bag : It can be your name and phone number/ email address. DO NOT put your home address or too much sensitive information on it
• Take photos : Before travelling, take photos of your bag, inside and out including contents. Ideal for making lost luggage and insurance claims
• Get extra baggage cover : These products will pay out a sum if your bag is delayed or lost in transit. They work like travel insurance but are limited in their ability to reduce the risk that your bag is lost in the system
• Try a tracking device : but be aware that more and more airlines won’t actually permit electronic devices inside luggage, and they aren’t equipped to conduct searches for missing luggage, even if you can tell them the device knows where your bag is located
Taking steps to protect your bag is clearly worthwhile. All these tips above work to a greater or lesser degree, but we believe our product TRACE ME Smart ID offers the best all-round solution.
- A backup ID luggage tag contains your contact information anonymously
- Integrated with SITA WorldTracer, the global airline baggage network
- Helps baggage handlers to identify your bags faster and accelerates their speedy return
- Supported by our excellent Customer Service team who will always have your best interests at heart, keeping you informed on the status of your bag (high Customer Service rating on Trustpilot)
- Provide free App to manage your membership with up-to-date contact information and photos
We are confident our products can protect your bags enabling faster help when things go wrong. Attach a TRACE ME Smart ID to your bag, you’ll be around 100 times less likely to lose it. Members can enjoy a FREE Self-Print Smart ID with 3 months membership, login to access the offer and enjoy stress-free journeys. (no terms apply, no obligation)
*That’s around 1 in 100 of all checked-in bags (1-2 bags per flight). Of these, 75% were delayed but eventually returned, and 5% were lost forever (approx. 2 million bags).
