Passengers urged to check seats ‘before running off plane’

lost hold luggage has been a hot item this summer, but many passengers may not think twice about the chance of losing other valuables in their possession. However, trip experts from Student Universe urge passengers to be more aware of their personal belongings on board a flightbecause they can disappear unexpectedly.

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Speaking to Express.co.uk, Sam Willan, global vice president of marketing for StudentUniverse revealed that there is one key check travelers need to make that can save them a lot of stress.

He said: “Before you get off the plane, it’s always worth removing your plane seat one last time – you don’t want to arrive at your hotel to realize you left your wallet in the pocket of the seat. “

Many people use the seat pocket as a space to store items for easy access during their flight, especially on long-haul trips.

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“The crew goes ahead and clears out all seat pockets and overhead lockers, checks for lost items and puts them on the seats.

“If any goods are found, they will be passed on to the ground crew who will take the goods to an airline or airport.

While there is a chance that items will be returned at the airport, there are times when they are gone for good.

This is why travel insurance is so important. Sam told Express.co.uk: “Travel insurance is extremely important.

“We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to travel with insurance, especially for any medical issues that might arise.

“When it comes to valuable items, it gives travelers that extra peace of mind that their items are covered in all worst-case scenarios.”

When choosing your travel insurance, it’s important to read the fine print and make sure it covers everything you travel with.

If you are traveling with laptops, cameras and other electronic equipment, make sure your travel insurance covers these items. Likewise, some policies do not cover jewelry above a certain price or made from certain metals such as gold or platinum.