Let’s be honest. Airports can be rather hectic. In the mad dash to get through security, catch your flight, or sip coffee in line for immigration, it is all too easy to forget important things. Chargers, phones, and even passports – people lose quite a number of things.
A few days ago, an important nugget of information came to light that was shelved at airports for the last two years. Conceive the absolute mess that the lost and found rooms must be in.
The single most commong thing people lose falls under the category of underwear. Can you believe it? Apparently people do tend to lose these.
Then there are phones, laptops and tablets. In this day and age one would think that people take extra measures to protect their gadgets. Platforms being as busy as they are, people tend to mammothly forget their gadgets in lounges or at security.
Glasses are no exception, eyeglasses are often misplaced at stores or even bathrooms.
Chargers and ear buds stand a chance of getting lost, but due to the random places people plug into to charge, the chances of them disappearing is enhanced.
Travel Documents — Passports, visas, boarding passes… the most vital documents and yet the easiest to lose when under duress.
And in case you were curious, Seattle-Tacoma and Denver airports reported electronics and luggage as the most commonly forgotten items.
No, But Seriously, What If You Misplace Something?
First things first, stay calm. It is sometimes better to backtrack—maybe to that café you identified, that lounge chair, or the security belt you rushed through.
Speak to the airport staff on the floor. Almost every airport has a lost-and-found section, and waiting is not an option. The sooner you approach them, the higher the probability of retrieving your property.
Preparation Tips To Avoid Losing Your Property
Plan your travel to the airport in such a way that you be there very early.
In reality, being in a hurry is consistently associated with forgetting about various objects. Don’t forget to relax.
Make sure the objects are neatly arranged.
Allot Ziplock bags for the younger generation with glasses, phones, and even chargers. You can stop organized chaos in your backpack.
Snap pictues of the object.
A picture of your case-toting tablet or a passport with an eye-catching cover goes a long way when it’s time to affirm ownership.
Equip identifying markers on your belongings.
Sensible as it may sound, why not label that Kindle, laptop, and camera of yours with a sticker containing your personal information.
Slap an ID label on your beat up suitcase. Even Homeland Security says its a nifty idea.
Configure tracking options.
Find My iPhone or Find My Device are useful applications whenever you need them.
Consider employing trackers.
AirTags, Tiles, and all those devices are quite handy for attaching them to everything you own. Some bay also allow you to locate your checked baggage, how amazing is that?
Concluding thoughts
Airports are heavily crowded and disorganized places. Losing your gear while already stressed makes things unbearably worse. Take a moment to breathe, forcing yourself to reach the finish line of your journey in one piece. And never forget to look after all documents and devices you own with utmost care. No one wants their high quality headsets, which cost a fortune, to end up in a used goods store, three states away from home.
Now, travel securely and keep an eye on your property, people!
