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How To Use Airport Lost And Found

By Amanda Baird


There are lots of things to think about when getting on a flight. You want to make sure you have your passport, ticket and so forth. Naturally you want to physically get your seat in time for take off and sometimes this means you can miss something while rushing. This can result in losing items along the way and this is when you may need the services of the airport lost and found.

While nobody wants to lose their valuable it helps to be prepared. Have some kind of identifying mark on anything valuable that you do not want to lose. For example a serial number or identity mark is a good way of making something easier to find. It also means you have something that specifically identifies the item as something you own.

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.

The way in which a lost property desk will vary according to the airport. Some will simply note down a missing item. Others may give you a tracking number to note down. In either case it is important to listen and to follow any instructions you are given. While it can be difficult during a stressful time you need to remember what they tell you and to note it down.

In short when using airport lost and found you need to be sensible. It can be difficult when you have lost something, especially if it has sentimental value and is not easily replaced. However if you prepare in the right way then you can give yourself the best chance of getting your items back.




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