easyJet travellers are asked to examine their luggage ahead of any upcoming journeys. The budget airline is advising customers to inspect their bags before heading to the airport, with guidance available on the easyJet website.
While offering advice for those travelling with hold luggage, easyJet highlighted several ‘useful packing tips’ and encouraged customers to ‘use a reliable bag’, stressing the importance of carrying out pre-travel checks to confirm your luggage is fit for purpose.
easyJet said: “Our bags go through a lot when they’re travelling the world with us! We advised checking your bag over before your trip to make sure zips, handles and wheels are working properly, it’s free from any major rips or cracks and that any loose straps or handles are secured to avoid damage. Avoid overpacking as this can result in your bag bursting during travel.”
Holidaymakers are also encouraged to clearly label their bags. The guidance added: “Make sure your bags stand out from the crowd on the carousel! We advised attaching something noticeable and unique to your luggage like a colourful ribbon, eye-catching sticker or personalised tag.
“This will make it easier for you to spot your luggage on the carousel at arrivals and avoid any confusion with similar bags. We also recommend adding a label to your luggage with your name and contact details such as address, email and phone number and put a copy of these details inside your bag too!”
Taking these extra steps can help reunite passengers with their belongings should the exterior tags become detached. Travellers must also ensure they strip away any old luggage tags from earlier journeys, reports the Mirror.
easyJet has also advised that holidaymakers should store any crucial items, including cash, travel documentation and medication, within their cabin bag. “Once your bag is checked into the aircraft hold you won’t be able to access it again until you’re in the arrivals hall of your destination airport.”
The advice reflects similar guidance issued by other airlines. For instance, Jet2 also emphasises the importance of checking luggage before travel on its website as part of its ‘top tips before travel’.
The airline highlighted that certain styles of luggage might be particularly at risk. Jet2 said: “Please ensure your baggage is strong and fit for purpose, to protect the contents and to withstand the normal baggage handling process. Soft sided cases and handles, wheels and locks can be particularly vulnerable.”
The airline added: “Secure your baggage and ensure all pockets and zips are fully closed. Please note that the security authorities in some countries may open your bags without you present to make any necessary checks.”
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
