Bags do go missing, as witnessed during last year’s disastrous opening
of Heathrow’s Terminal 5, but regrettably the high incidence of theft
abroad goes largely unreported.
But it is a growing problem and affects thousands of holidaymakers
abroad each year. Generally when we go abroad, our guard is down and
this is what the professional gangs and pickpockets look out for.
Whilst baggage that is lost, whilst under the control of the
airline, may be attributed to theft, generally this will be marked down
as lost in transit and a claim against the carrier and , High Commission or Consulate who
will be able to issue you with an emergency replacement passport to get
you home.
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