You can also engrave your ID information on your gear making it more difficult to remove or rub off. If name, address and phone is too much information to include, just use your driver’s license number.

Keep a record of serial numbers of all your electronic equipment. (Most have such a number somewhere on case.) Record numbers, along with type and description of each unit and keep information it in a safe place. This will come in handy when you have to submit a claim or need to identify your property

Report all losses. If you think you might have left an electronic device at airport you should contact airline, report loss and file a claim as soon as possible/ Also consider reporting loss to law enforcement. Many devices are recovered by police.

Get in habit of keeping a close eye on your belongings. In madhouse of airport it’s all too easy to look away for a second or forget to pick up what you laid down. Make sure you know what you brought with you and where it is at all times.

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