Traveling Over the Holidays? You Had Better Plan Ahead
Summary
Oshkosh, WI, November 01, 2006 --( The Bureau of Transportation Statistics recently reported the number of bags lost or delayed by airlines continues to climb with a daily average of 14,089 in August.Trouble with checked bags was partly the result of a ban on liquids and gels in carry-on luggage after an alleged plot to bomb U.S.-bound jetliners was foiled in the UK.Trouble with checked bags was partly the result of a ban on liquids and gels in carry-on luggage after an alleged plot to bomb U.S.-bound jetliners was foiled in the UK.Passengers who normally carried their luggage began checking it to avoid having their toiletries and other liquids confiscated by security screeners.In an effort to avoid the long waiting lines and reduce the potential of lost or delayed baggage, many air travelers are now planning their holiday travels to include shipping their baggage and uncertain carry-on items to their destination in advance of their trip.Travelers’ luggage can be picked up at their home, office or location of choice and delivered to their final travel destination, and returned again at the end of their trip.