Prevent theft while traveling by plane
DALLAS – Travel often turbulent – rushing to make a plane, keeping an eye on young children, perhaps too much schlepping luggage.
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Distractions can create opportunities for thieves looking for an easy target in a crowded terminal or airplane cabin.
Thefts from airline luggage is rare, according to government figures, but this does not lessen the sting if it is a holiday that was destroyed because of a stolen passport or jewelry.
Experts say that most of the thefts that occur could easily be avoided if passengers follow some basic rules, starting with the most obvious.
"Never pack valuables in luggage to be controlled," said Bryan Salzburg travel website TripAdvisor.com. "To carry it with you on the plane, or ship insured."
You'll also want to get to the gate of the ship early and before the general bins filled.
"People who take carry-on board the stolen usually late," said Kevin Coffey, a police detective and travel-security adviser in Los Angeles. "They are sitting in row 44, the bag is above the number 19, and when the plane lands, a crook grabbed the bag and was gone. "
- Put your bag in the bin across the aisle from your seat, not just on you, so you can see if someone tries to reach it during the flight.
- Turn the bag and flip, so that zip back and down, making it harder to get.
- If you go to the toilet, take your passport, wallet or purse with you.
- Make sure all your belongings before you get off the plane. If something is missing, tell a flight attendant and file reports with the airline and the police before leaving the airport.
The TSA, which employs Screeners at most airports, has paid $ 14,100,000 to meet claims for loss of property and losses since its inception in 2002. Last year, TSA settled 7,775 claims for loss of property and 4,138 for damage, paying a total of $ 552,524. This was less than $ 592,686 in settlements in 2009.
Airlines will pay you up to a maximum total of $ 3,300 government if they lose your luggage, but not mutually exclusive jewelry, laptop computers, electronics, cameras and many other valuables.
Celece Seegmiller, owner of Travel Connection in St George, Utah, suggests buying travel insurance that covers your valuables, and do not flash money or jewelry.
"When you go on a trip," he said, "The first thing to pack is your common sense."
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