Friday, August 30, 2013

Tips On Using Airport Lost And Found

By Amanda Baird


Air travel can often be stressful. You can often find yourself running and desperately chasing to reach your flight. Inevitably this can mean things can get lost along the way. If you find this happens to you then you will need to use the airport lost and found so you can get your items back.

In simple terms this is where you need to go if you lose something you want to reclaim. It does not necessarily have to be something valuable. Often people go back because there is something of sentimental value or it is something that they do not want to replace. Whatever the reason you need to be prepared in case something does go missing.

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.

Once you are there be sure to give a detailed description of the missing item. It helps if it has a specific code or some kind of feature that marks it out. While some people can be hesitant to put labels on with contact details for fear of thieves using the information to break into their property it also increases the chances of getting an item back.

Another thing to be aware of is when the desk is open. The opening hours will vary according to the airport. Therefore it is best to look at the website before you travel so that you know the operating times. It can be frustrating as you can end up being unable to find items and get help retrieving them.

The procedure will vary according to the airport with some items reported missing within 24 to 48 hours of being given in to the airport. Some companies will simply have someone at a desk responding to various enquiries. In other cases it may be more elaborate and you may be given a tracking number. Remember to keep a record of this as this will make it easier when making follow up enquiries or if you get transferred to another operative.

Whoever you talk to remember that they are trying to do a job and you need to be courteous. It helps to give them as much detail as possible. If you get transferred try not to get annoyed if you are asked to repeat details. Someone who has been transferred may not necessarily have been given all the information during the transfer. It is also worth checking to see if you can report missing items online.

It may also be possible to check airport lost and found online. Typically missing items will be placed on the database around 24 to 48 hours after they have been found. Therefore if you cannot find an item it is worth checking again. In short if you can remain calm then it is more likely that you will be able to recover your missing items. Look online for more information so that you can prepare before you travel.




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