Proper packing and baggage drop-off is one of the most important steps in a successful travel. By giving them enough attention, you can minimize the risk of losing your belongings. In addition, you can be sure that your luggage will not be too heavy, and there will be no items prohibited for transportation in your bag, which will have to be given to customs officers.
When packing your luggage, try not to put fragile items in your suitcases that may be damaged during transportation. Do not stuff your travel bag too tightly, or the zipper may subsequently come loose and leave your belongings in the luggage compartment. Take a good look at the list of things you cannot carry and check to see if they are in your suitcase. Unfortunately, in some cases there are restrictions even on the volume of transported liquids, and people who go on a trip have to say goodbye to perfumes, shampoos, shower gels and even water. Find out the maximum baggage weight, so that later you do not have to pay extra for overweight.
To check in your baggage at the airport, you first need to look at the board with a list of flights. This is where it will be indicated where you need to go to check in your luggage. Since travel bags often look very similar to each other, make your luggage stand out by sticking a sticker to it or tying a colorful ribbon. Going to the check-in window, you can get your boarding pass, and your suitcase will be given a special barcode tag. Keep your receipt until you get your bags back. By the way, since tags with a barcode will be attached to the luggage, it will not be superfluous to check if there are any similar "identification marks" left after previous trips. If you find these tags, be sure to remove them before dropping your bags.
Check the correctness of the paperwork when checking in your items. It is especially important to clarify exactly where your bags will go. The fact is that if you travel with a transfer, you can use the through check-in service. In this case, the bags will not arrive at the airport where you will be transferring, but at the final point of your trip. This will save you a lot of time and nerves, but keep in mind that not all companies provide this service. If you are worried about the safety of your property, you can also insure it when you check in your baggage.
