AVOID These Checked Luggage Mistakes (That Can Ruin Your Trip!)

Don’t check bags on your next trip without watching this video first!! These (all too common) checked luggage mistakes can be a recipe for travel disaster, so make sure you’re prepared.

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0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:21 The most basic mistake newbies make
0:53 This can cause panic on connecting flights
1:33 The all-too-common mistake that can ruin a trip
2:07 The mistake that may leave you stranded without clothes
2:20 This can ruin everything in your bag
2:45 The mistake that will ruin your souvenirs
3:05 Light packers all do this one
4:27 The outdated practice that puts you in danger
4:59 The thing everyone forgets to do
5:23 The silly mistake I see everywhere I go
5:46 The mistake that will mess you up if your bag goes missing
6:07 The stupidly obvious AirTag mistake that many people make
6:34 This could get your bag lost
6:44 Someone might take your bag if you do this
7:14 This will cause a ton of unnecessary stress
7:40 The 2 second trick that can save you tons of grief
8:01 This is how your bag gets taken
8:47 The mistake almost all traveling groups make

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Checking luggage on your next trip? Avoid these surprising yet common mistakes that many travellers make when checking bags at the airport that can result in their bags getting taken, broken, or just their trip getting ruined in general.