Do any of our Globe Aware volunteers do this already before they head out to travel? Find out why snapping photos of luggage might help if they ever get lost!
Why You Should Always Take a Photo of Your Luggage Before Checking It
It could save you a massive headache — and money.
By Stacey Leasca
October 16, 2022
Travel + Leisure
Preparing for a trip always comes with a long to-do list and even though you may have thought of everything, from calling your bank to buying travelers insurance, taking a photo of your luggage — contents and all — may be just as important.
As airlines recover from a summer of delays, cancellations and yes, lost bags, having proof of what your belongings look like may help you receive compensation in case your checked luggage doesn’t arrive to your destination, or arrives damaged.
“Airlines are required to compensate passengers if their bags are damaged, delayed, or lost,” the Department of Transportation’s website reads. “Airlines are required to compensate passengers for reasonable, verifiable, and actual incidental expenses that they may incur while their bags are delayed — subject to the maximum liability limits.”
