- Tag your bags inside and out and arrive at the airport early so your bags make it onto the plane.
- On connecting flights give luggage handlers plenty of time to get your bag from one plane to the next. Think in terms of an hour or more to be on the safe side.
- Make sure your bags are not too big or too heavy or lazy baggage handlers might overlook them.
- Leave the expensive luggage at home; use the cheap stuff when flying. Expensive luggage is a sign that inside there are expensive items. That is something you do really not want to advertise.