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Your daily horoscope: December 21, 2024

  HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Do you stay in your present location, where things are safe and predictable, or do you take a major risk by heading off in a new direction? If you don’t take that risk you may look back from the future and regret it. Get moving this year. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): The sun moves into the area of your chart that governs your place in the wider world this weekend, making this the ideal time to look ahead and identify your long-term ambitions. Set your sights as high as they can possibly go. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): As the sun moves into the most adventurous area of your chart this weekend you will be more optimistic about your prospects than you have been in a very long time. Dare to dream and dare to make those dreams come true. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If someone lets you in on a secret you must not share it with strangers. You may be chatty by nature but there are some things that are best kept in a close-knit circle of friends an...
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Tips for Getting Your Luggage First at Baggage Claim

 

While waiting for your checked luggage at the airport can feel like an eternity, there are a few tricks you can try to improve your chances of having your bag pop out early. Although there’s no guaranteed method, these strategies might give you an advantage:

  1. Travel Business or First Class: Passengers who fly in business or first class often receive better service, including the perk of their luggage being among the first to arrive at baggage claim. If you have the opportunity to upgrade, consider it for a smoother baggage experience.

  2. Frequent Flyer Status: Airlines offer priority baggage services to frequent flyers with elite status tiers. If you fall into this category, make sure the agent affixes a priority tag to your bag during check-in. While these bags are technically supposed to be offloaded before others, it’s not always guaranteed.

  3. Gate Check Your Bag: Arrive at the gate early and ask to gate check your bag. This means you’ll bring your suitcase through security and it will be loaded last onto the plane. Sometimes, this results in your bag being among the first to appear at baggage claim.

  4. Last One In, First One Out: If you’re checking your bag, consider doing so as late as possible. Bags loaded into the cargo hold last are often the first to be unloaded. However, keep in mind that the loading order isn’t always predictable.

  5. Get a “Fragile” Sticker: When checking in, request a “fragile” sticker for your bag. Representatives at the counter can affix this sticker, which might prioritize your luggage for early retrieval.

Remember, even if you follow these tips, there are no guarantees. However, you can also use technology to keep track of your bag’s whereabouts. Attach trackers like Apple AirTags or Tiles to your luggage, or check if the airline uses RFID tracking to monitor your bag’s journey from the cargo hold to the baggage claim.

Lastly, make sure to remove old bag tags from your suitcase before checking it in, but leave your personal tag with contact information and address. Safe travels!

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