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November 07, 2023 | Read Online | | | | Advertisement | | | Traveling soon? There are five things Clark says you should NEVER put in a checked bag. Find out later in this email. | | 💵 Today’s Top Stories | | | Save money with discounts on sunglasses, medicine, clothes, books and more. Check out our full list of brands, days and eligible ages. Read more. |
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| | 💵 5 Items You Should Never Put in a Checked Bag | Despite being a travel junkie, Clark never checks a bag on a flight. Airlines lose luggage too often. | Plus, as Clark says, “the airlines do most things OK, but when something goes wrong, they’re pitiful.” In other words, good luck resolving your lost baggage issue efficiently and in a way that feels satisfactory. | You should always include an AirTag, SmartTag, Tile or other equivalent tracker if you do check a bag. | “After 30 days, if the bag never shows up, you’re able to make a claim based on the reasonable value of the possessions in your baggage up to the federal max.” | The problem is that the “carriage contract” protects the airline by excluding anything “that is a temptation for an airline employee or contractor to steal,” Clark says. | Never put the following items in a checked bag, according to Clark.Instead, keep them on your person or in a carry-on bag: | Medicine Jewelry Electronics (including laptops) Passport Money | | 📊 Stat of the Day | | | 💰️ Deal Alert: Today’s Top Deals | | | | | 🎙️ Podcast | | Full Show: Good News on Groceries and Delivery Upcharge Warning |
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