{"id":109679,"date":"2024-07-05T12:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T12:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/05\/tips-to-help-you-breeze-through-baggage-claim-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-07-05T12:00:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T12:00:39","slug":"tips-to-help-you-breeze-through-baggage-claim-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/05\/tips-to-help-you-breeze-through-baggage-claim-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to help you breeze through baggage claim – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Nobody likes baggage claim areas. They’re crowded, often cavernous and full of people either ready to start their trip or worn out from a long flight and trying to get back home.<\/p>\n

The obvious way to avoid baggage claim would be to not check any bags in the first place and instead take only carry-on luggage<\/a>. That’s not always feasible, though. Sometimes, you want (or need) to check a bag<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When you fall into that category, you’ll inevitably find yourself in the baggage claim area, which is rarely the highlight of any trip. However, there are ways to make the experience a little less bothersome.<\/p>\n

Here are our tips for surviving a visit to the baggage carousel and getting your bag quickly. This will increase your odds of having a relatively painless baggage claim experience.<\/p>\n

Related: How to avoid checked baggage fees on major domestic airlines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Make sure your bag is properly tagged<\/h2>\n

The first step to getting through baggage claim as quickly as possible is something you can do before you’ve even taken off: Double-check that your bag has been correctly tagged when you check it in.<\/p>\n

It’s easy for your mind to wander at this point when you just want to get through to the nearest lounge. Still, it’s important to watch that the airline (or yourself, if you’re self-tagging your bag) has tagged it properly to your final destination.<\/p>\n

Also, don’t forget to remove any old tags before arriving at the airport. Leaving them on could easily cause confusion once your luggage reaches baggage handlers. If you are eligible for any priority or elite tag designations on your bag, make sure the airline attendant attaches them; if they don’t, politely ask them to.<\/p>\n

While you’re at it, make sure your name and phone number are attached to the bag in at least two locations … just in case.<\/p>\n

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Toss in an AirTag or other luggage tracker<\/h2>\n

Knowing where your checked bag is not only gives you peace of mind but can also decrease your time at baggage claim. The easiest way to keep track of luggage is by tossing an AirTag or other tracker in your checked bag<\/a> before turning it over to the airline. This can help you determine if it arrived in the right city and potentially even help you track it down within the baggage claim area if it doesn’t come out on the expected carousel.<\/p>\n

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