By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
Unexpected situations are inevitable when traveling abroad, including lost luggage or delays in baggage claim. Especially with the rise of budget airlines and backpackers, many travelers seek faster clearance and have started using certain methods to quickly retrieve their luggage and avoid unnecessary trouble.
Many passengers aim for fast customs clearance and luggage retrieval (Photo / samsoniteaustralia)
1. Declare fragile items
When preparing checked luggage, inform the staff if it contains fragile items and ask them to attach a fragile label. This not only adds an extra layer of protection but also ensures that fragile items are usually loaded last and unloaded first upon arrival.
2. Check in at the last minute
Passengers who check in last typically have their luggage loaded onto the plane last and placed on the outermost part. As a result, their luggage is often the first to be taken off and placed on the conveyor belt.
Fragile stickers usually mean priority unloading (Photo / pixabay)
3. Travel in business or first class
Luggage belonging to business or first-class passengers is separated and unloaded with priority. Being a VIP client or member of an airline’s mileage club also comes with this benefit.
4. Double-check for prohibited items
Before checking in, make sure to triple-check for any prohibited items, including knives, sharp objects, firearms, lithium batteries, lighters, etc. If any are found, they will be singled out for inspection, delaying your clearance.
Check for prohibited items before check-in (Photo / us-east.manta)
p.s. Temporary check-in at the gate
Sometimes, due to various reasons, you may have too many carry-on items and no space left in the overhead bins. At the gate, staff may ask if you’d like to check your luggage—this is only for emergencies, as otherwise it can inconvenience ground crew.
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