What To Do If Your Luggage Goes Missing When Flying

If you’re taking a photo of your stove before leaving on vacation, do the same with your luggage and its contents, especially if they hold some financial or sentimental value. It’ll make it easier to substantiate claims and help airport staff track down your luggage if you can provide an accurate description (color, make, size, any special markers) of it and its contents. Pro Tip: If you can’t bear to be separated from certain items, hand carry them.

“Fragile items and electronics are often not covered through the airline. While there may be coverage limits on certain expensive items, such as electronics, travel insurance may offer some reimbursement if the airlines exclude liability for items,” says Meghan Kayata from Insure My Trip. For more great vacation tips and travel guides, please sign up for our free newsletters.