Personal Security and Air Travel

By: Louise Servage

Today no mater where you are going if you plan on going there by air then you will end up spending hours in the airport, carrying your possessions around from one gate to another, shuffling bags, purchasing food, and just sitting around and waiting.
The more time travelers spend at the airport, the more travelers' personal security is an issue. These tips will help minimize the risk of losing your valuable belongings while traveling.
Travelers' Personal Security ? Packing
Never forget security begins at home. When time comes to pack your belongings, try to place your most valuable items in your carry-on luggage so that it will always be close to you. This way you can always keep an eye on it and be aware of anyone trying to steal or tamper with it.
For individuals traveling with jewelry, this means wearing your most valuable jewelry in flight. Large diamond ear studs are fine to wear with everyday travel clothing; other travelers will assume they are fake cubic zirconium earrings, or rhinestones. Large necklaces and bracelets can be worn under a turtleneck sweater or other clothing that masks the neck. Make sure your clasps and hooks are in good repair so you do not accidentally lose your jewelry while walking through the terminal.
What you don't wear should be packed in a handbag or fanny pack. Caution should be taken when using backpacks ? as would-be thieves can open a backpack and remove valuable items without you ever knowing that personal security was breached.
Travelers' Personal Security ? Cash
It is important to remember that even when travelling through an airport, you will still need some cash be it for tips, meals, or departure fees. However, this doesn't mean that you should carry more cash than absolutely necessary. Usually about $20 to $30 in fives, tens will meet your needs for cash. And if the need arises all modern airports have ATM's. If you need cash at your destination, use the airport ATM after you arrive at your final stop. Carrying, and flashing, large amounts of cash can mark you out as a target for thieves.
Travelers' Personal Security ? Shopping
When travelling the best security advice is to travel with a companion, this means that there is who can watch your belongings for you while you shop, eat, and use the restroom and visa versa. If you find yourself travelling alone, rent a locker to keep your belongings while waiting for your flight to board. Even if you need to rent two or more lockers, you will find that it is a lot easier to carry a small key around instead of lugging all your belongings around the airport.
Travelers' Personal Security ? Security Check
One of the most common places for travellers to lose things is, ironically, while they go through security. As you pass through security, be vigilant of how many trays have your belongings in them, and be sure to check that you have collected the same number trays before you leave security.

Article Source: www.harperandassociatesinsurance.com

Author Louise Servage works for Airfares and Travel a business dedicated to tickets and travel information as well as travel insurance comparison so don't be left short check it out today.

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