How to Keep Your Travel Bags Safe and Baggage Insurance Just in Case

Baggage theft is one of those issues that you think doesn’t apply to you – until it does!

Consider the recent experience of a traveler in the U.S. capital. You’d think there’s no tighter airport security than at Washington National, but brazen thieves will still try to grab your bags when they think you’re distracted. While getting his shoes shined, a traveler en route to Atlanta noticed that his carry-on bag was no longer sitting next to him. Thinking quickly, he alerted airport security guards who replayed surveillance footage of the shoe shine stand.  Based on a physical description, the gate agents in the nearby terminal held up their departures and planes were quickly scanned for the culprit. Luckily, the stolen suitcase was retrieved – but what if things had gone the other way?

Stolen and lost baggage can throw a monkey wrench into your trip in the blink of an eye. Here are a few tips to keep your travel bags and valuables safe on your trip:

Say you’ve taken all of the precautions but you still become the victim of a pickpocket. Don’t feel guilty or embarrassed. Some crooks have been running this racket for years and are really good at swiping passports and wallets from tourists. If you’d bought Generali travel insurance, it can cover the processing fees of having your passport reissued so you can get back home and on with your life. The same plans also include Identity Theft Resolution Services that can help if your passport, credit card or other sensitive documents are stolen on your trip.