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Protect Your Luggage While Traveling: The GPS Tracker Solution for Your Suitcase!

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Summer is here, the travel season begins, but it can sometimes be ruined by lost or stolen luggage. We always think it only happens to others, but that’s far from the case. Every year, millions of bags are lost or stolen worldwide, causing inconvenience for travelers.

To avoid this additional source of stress, it’s important to use the means at your disposal to limit the risks. Invoxia has created this guide so you can go on vacation with peace of mind!

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Theft and Loss of Luggage: Millions of Travelers Fall Victim Each Year
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We often think we are prepared for the theft of our suitcase or luggage. Yet, millions of people suffer from it every year when they travel. Just in airports, the figures collected by SITA Baggage IT Insights are alarming:

  • In Europe, about 7.3 million bags are lost each year.
  • In the United States, about 2 million bags are lost or stolen each year.

And of course, luggage loss and theft are not limited to air travel. Train and car travelers can also face these problems.

  • Train Travel: Stations and train cars are prime locations for luggage theft. Bags left unattended can easily disappear, especially during station stops. It only takes a few minutes for a malicious person to board the train, take a bag, and leave with it without anyone noticing. And (bad) surprise at the terminus: it’s your suitcase that has been stolen!
  • Car Travel: Luggage can be stolen in parking lots, rest areas, or even during road breaks. Cars left unattended with visible luggage are prime targets for thieves.

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How to Protect Your Luggage Against Theft and Loss?
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Protecting your luggage is essential to avoid hassles during your travels. Here are some effective methods:

1. Use Quality Locks
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Invest in TSA-approved locks for enhanced security. Locks can also be used on train and car luggage to deter thieves. And if your suitcase already has an integrated lock, adding a second one can be worth it to show that you are well protected!

2. Label Your Luggage
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Use luggage tags with your complete contact information. Including a phone number and email address can facilitate the recovery of your luggage in case of loss or simply forgetting. SNCF also provides luggage tags with a QR code, more durable and practical than the previous version.

3. Wrap Your Suitcases with Plastic Film
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This is a good way to deter thieves and protect your suitcases from damage! Many airports offer this service, but you can also buy plastic film and wrap your luggage yourself before leaving.

4. Never Leave Your Luggage Unattended
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Whether at the station and on trains, at an airport, or at a rest area, never leave your luggage unattended. Always keep an eye on your belongings. For trains, don’t hesitate to get up at each stop if you are too far from the luggage compartments. In the car, make sure to lock your vehicle, and if possible, someone should always have it in their field of vision.

5. Use Unique Suitcases
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Opt for colorful or personalized suitcases to make them easily identifiable. A unique suitcase is less likely to be taken by mistake by another traveler and easier to spot on the baggage carousel. And if someone tries to leave with it, intending to steal it, it’s also less discreet for the thief.

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The Suitcase Tracker: The Ultimate Solution to Deal with Theft and Loss?
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Slipping a tracker into your suitcase is a modern and effective solution to discreetly track and locate your luggage. This way, you can ensure that they follow the same path as you, avoiding anxiety throughout your trip. Invoxia’s GPS trackers perfectly fulfill this role, with a range adapted to your needs! If you only have a small space to slip a GPS tracker into your suitcase, the Mini version is your ideal ally.

Invoxia GPS Tracker for Suitcase: What Are the Advantages?
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  • GPS Tracking and Position History: Track your suitcase with your GPS tracker and its connected mobile app. This feature is particularly useful for connections or long journeys, allowing you to check that your luggage follows the same route as you.
  • Alerts in Case of Suspicious Movement or Theft Attempt: Receive alerts if your luggage is moved without your consent. These alerts can quickly notify you in case of a theft attempt.
  • Assistance to the Police in Case of Theft: With the Theft File, finding your stolen suitcase has never been easier! Thanks to a QR code, law enforcement has access to all necessary information about your luggage, including the position of the GPS tracker you slipped inside. This means that even if your journey continues for several hundred kilometers, the police will always have access to the position of your suitcase to find it while you enjoy your vacation!
  • Peace of Mind: Reduce stress by knowing exactly where your luggage is at all times. This peace of mind is invaluable, especially when traveling to multiple destinations or with layovers.

How the GPS Tracker for Your Suitcase Works
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  • GPS and Mobile Network: Invoxia trackers use GPS technology and low-power networks LoRa and SigFox or 4G LTE-M depending on the models to transmit their position. This allows you to track your suitcase, without any distance limit.
  • GPS Tracker Mobile App: The Invoxia mobile app allows you to track and manage your suitcase tracker. Inside, you can configure your Invoxia GPS tracker and access your travel history.
  • Setting Your Parameters: Invoxia GPS trackers for your suitcase offer many settings to protect your luggage. You just need to connect the tracker to your smartphone via Bluetooth for the first time. Once done, you can choose the position update frequency, set alert zones, and access various options, such as position sharing or creating the Theft File. Once your configuration is done, you just have to slip your GPS tracker into your suitcase, without touching it from one trip to another!
  • Battery Life: Most trackers have a fairly limited battery life, usually several days. At Invoxia, we offer long-lasting battery life, up to 3 months for the Mini Tracker and the GPS Tracker Pro. For the GPS Tracker Classic, you can even enjoy up to 6 months of battery life! If you leave your tracker in your suitcase, you will only need to take it out twice a year to recharge it.

My Suitcase Was Lost: What Should I Do?
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What to Do If My Suitcase Is Lost at the Airport or Station?
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All travelers have retrieved their luggage, and yours is nowhere to be found… In this case, immediately report the loss to the lost and found counter or the baggage service at the airport or station. Provide a detailed description of your suitcase and travel documents. If you have an Invoxia suitcase tracker, remember to share your Theft File with them to assist in the search.

In case of loss during your car journey, contact the local police directly and your insurance company. Again, your Invoxia GPS suitcase tracker facilitates all procedures thanks to the Theft File, especially with your insurance.

GPS suitcase trackers help you avoid losing your luggage

How to Find Lost Luggage Without a Tag?
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In this case, you need to contact the airline or railway company with your flight or train information and a detailed description of the luggage. Provide all possible information, including specific details about the suitcase’s contents.

Also, don’t hesitate to use the power of social media to spread the word if necessary. Many travelers have successfully found their lost luggage this way!

How Long Does It Take to Find Lost Luggage?
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Most lost luggage is found within 48 hours, but this can vary depending on the airport, station, and airline or railway company. Luggage can be found more quickly if you have used a suitcase tracker.

With all the uncertainties you may encounter during your travels, including luggage loss or theft, it is necessary to protect yourself. While some methods exist to deter thieves or avoid loss, the most effective way to find your luggage remains the GPS suitcase tracker!

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