Make luggage easy to identify and describe

A recognisable case and a clear private record help you distinguish your luggage from similar bags and describe it if separated.

1. Choose one secure, distinctive marker that does not trail from the bag. Add contact information you can actually monitor while travelling, using a covered tag if available; avoid displaying your full home address.
2. Photograph the closed case from two sides before departure. Record its brand, colour, approximate size and unusual features, and keep the baggage receipt with your travel records when one is issued.
3. At collection, compare the identifier and tag before taking a lookalike case. If your bag is missing, use the carrier's official reporting process and provide the description and receipt details it requests.

Do not put booking barcodes or tag photos on public posts. A marker helps recognition but does not prove ownership on its own.