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Top tip: The one thing to do with your luggage before you fly [WATCH]

A seasoned traveller has revealed the one thing everyone should do with their luggage before they check it in at the airport. Watch…

A seasoned traveller has revealed the one thing everyone should do with their luggage before they check it in at the airport. Photo: canva

Prevent luggage mishaps

We’ve all been or know of someone who has been a victim of those unfortunate luggage mishaps that sometimes happen at airports. Whether it’s lost bags, damaged suitcases or stolen items, it’s really not an ideal situation to be in.

Now, a video that has gone viral on TikTok has the perfect solution for travellers who worry about their luggage.

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According to Daily Mail, Robin Taylor, a seasoned traveller, advises all travellers to always take a photograph or video of their luggage before a flight.

By doing so, the footage from the video can be used as evidence if you need to make an insurance claim over damaged or missing luggage. It can also assist the airport’s lost and found team to help track down your missing bags.

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Watch the video below:

Taylor revealed why it was so important in the comment section, saying that taking a video “saves a lot of trouble down the road” if your bags get damaged or disappear, as it can be successfully used as evidence of “damage that wasn’t there before it went into the care of the airline”. 

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The viral video has since had over 2.5 million views, over 140 000 likes and almost 400 comments, with TikTok users loving the idea.

Janisha Travels said: “Smart!”

While Sara Esbensen proved how handy the tip actually is: “I did that too last year and it saved me.. my luggage went missing for five days so the video I took was very helpful!”

user5095625053154 also added a bit of advice: “Also keep your email and contact number both inside the luggage and on a name tag. I used to work in baggage services it helps.”

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Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.

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