Sunday, September 1, 2013

Tips On Using Airport Lost And Found

By Amanda Baird


A vacation ought to be a happy time. If you are travelling for business purposes there are more important things than worrying about missing items. This is why you need to know how to use an airport lost and found in the event of anything going missing.

When and how you use this depends on when you lose an item. It could be that you have just got off the flight and you realise that something is missing. Therefore it can be as simple as finding where it is located. There ought to be signage indicating where to go. If you are not sure an employee ought to be willing to point it out.

Admittedly this is not always practical and sometimes it may not be possible to secure mark all your items. Therefore it is worth looking at what you pack and bring with you to the airport so that in the event that if you have to tell somebody what an item looks like you can remember. Speaking vaguely about what an item looks like then it is less likely that they will be able to find it.

Another thing you need to check is opening hours. This will vary according to the airport and you need to be sure you know this before you travel. It can be very stressful losing an item and then be unable to reclaim it because you cannot talk to people and be able to find your lost property.

Sometimes you may not realise something is missing until you get home. In this instance you need to check the procedure of the airport in question. A lot of them will have a database where items are registered once they are handed in. How soon they will be listed depends on the system. For example it may be 24 or 48 hours depending on the efficiency of the system.

Sometimes you may not realise an item is missing until you get home and check through your luggage. If the airport is not near you then it is likely to be too costly to go back. Fortunately phone numbers will usually available where you can call and arrange for missing items to be mailed back to you.

Some will be more efficient than others. The more official process centres will give you a tracking number. This will mean that they have a record of your claim and make it easier for them to look out for an item. Remember to keep note of this number as this will help you when contacting them at a later date to find out if the item has been recovered.

One of the most crucial things to remember when using an airport lost and found is to remain calm. While losing items can make life very stressful abusing people who are trying to help you will not result in quicker service. While there is no guarantee that you will get an item back it is best to do all you can to find the right authorities and being as thorough as you can to give yourself the best chance to get your personal items back.




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