Taking a photo of your luggage before checking it in is a crucial habit that can help you avoid many issues in case your baggage gets lost, damaged, or items go missing. Here are the key reasons why you should do this:

1. Easily Identify Your Luggage if It Gets Lost

• • If your luggage is lost, you can provide detailed photos to airport staff, making it easier for them to locate it.

• • Some airports ask for a verbal description, but having a picture speeds up the search process and ensures accuracy.

2. Proof for Compensation in Case of Dam.age

• • If your luggage is dam.aged, scratched, to.rn, or broken, having pre-check-in photos serves as evidence when requesting compensation from the airline.

• • Without pictures, the airline may deny responsibility, claiming the damage existed before check-in.

3. Helps Verify Missing Items from Your Luggage

• • If you find that items inside your luggage are missing upon arrival, you can compare with your pre-flight photos to identify what’s missing.

• • This makes it easier to file a complaint with the airline or airport for assistance.

4. Prevents Luggage Mix-Ups with Other Passengers

• • Many suitcases have similar colors and designs, increasing the risk of mistaken identity.

• • If someone accidentally takes your luggage, having a photo for verification can help you retrieve it faster.

5. Supports Travel Insurance Claims

• • If you have travel insurance, providing photos of your luggage before departure will make it easier and faster to claim compensation if your baggage is lost or dam.aged.

👉 Tip: When taking photos of your luggage, capture both the exterior (for identification) and the interior (to document valuables in case of a claim).