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damages. Many airlines won't even cover wheel damage.

MAKE YOUR BAG STAND OUT
This probably seems contrary to the advice I gave earlier, but it's important to make your bag stand out in some way. The more unique your bag is, the less likely someone else will mistake it for his own. There are so many bags that look alike, it's no wonder that bag switches happen all the time. An ugly puke-green bag is better than a classic black one, trust me. If your bag isn't a unique color or style, tie a bright ribbon on it.

ALWAYS PUT YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IN YOUR BAG
Putting your name and phone number on both the inside and outside of your bag is important. Even better, include the phone number and address of where you'll be staying. It's even a good idea to place a copy of your itinerary in your bag. All this information will make it easy for the airline to reunite you with your bag, should it ever be parted from you.

CONCLUSION
If you take the extra time to do your research and pack wisely, you will minimize problems and have a great deal less to worry about if your bag ever does go missing. When you have a unique bag that contains your contact information, you ensure that it will be returned to you quickly if it gets left behind or accidentally put on another plane. By staying up-to-date on baggage rules and regulations, you won't be caught by surprise at the last minute. By packing light and not checking any bags at all, you will steer clear of most baggage problems.

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