A TRAVEL expert has revealed a crucial check that all travellers need to make in case their luggage gets lost. Millions of holiday-goers have their luggage lost by airlines while travelling every year. 1 Travellers should pack essential medical items in their carry-on Credit: Getty Victoria Fricke, owner of the travel agency Vic's Vacations, recommends travellers pack spare clothes in their carry-on in case their suitcase goes missing.
"I stress to clients to pack a change of clothes in their carry-on," she said. "If you have a couple extra items on your person you can often get through the first day or two." Travellers should pack essential medical items in their carry-on to avoid the risk of losing them.
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Another packing frustration is crumpled clothes, with 64 per cent willing to do anything to avoid clothes getting creased while travelling. Most read in Travel TOURI.