Having something stolen while traveling is one of the surest ways to spoil a trip that started off well with the purchase of cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms or cheap vacation packages.
Recently Transportation Security Agency employees have been caught running robbery rings at airports. Personal property can also be at risk when transported by baggage handlers, gate agents and even fellow travelers.
The following are steps you can take to protect your valuables when flying:
Place all of your important belongs in one place and always know where they are. By putting valuable items such as identification, wallet, cash, and jewelry in a clear plastic bag everyone knows what is inside and you can immediately see on the other side of security machines if anything is missing.
There are only a few things that are irreplaceable and should be kept on your person when flying: your ID, a credit card, cell phone, and where applicable, any essential prescription medications.
If you dont want to keep your wallet and cash on your person once boarded, bury these so deeply in your carry-on bag that only by someone emptying your entire carry-on could they be found.
Since often overhead bins are full and carry-on bags must ultimately be gate checked, make certain that your valuables are kept in a smaller bag that you can easily pull out and keep with you in the event you have to check your carry-on.
Dont be preoccupied with protecting everything in your carry-on. Anything in your bag that is inexpensive and easily replaced should not be a concern.
Remember every time you leave your hotel room that several, if not many, people have keys to your room.
Smart thieves know not to steal things that will be missed any time soon. They are looking to take things that you will only miss when you get to your hotel room a few time zones away. www.cheapfares.com