7 tips to keep your personal items safe while travelling
You might be surprised to hear that even in the confined space of an airplane, thefts still do occur.
In a recent case reported out of Singapore, two men onboard a flight to Jakarta were apprehended after being suspected of stealing cash from fellow passengers mid-flight.
4. Don’t make your bag compartments easily accessible
Place your bag with the zip side facing down or inwards so it can’t be easily reached.
For added security, lock your bag.
Thieves are always looking out for easy targets and won’t spend too long fiddling with a locked bag as it may draw attention to themselves.
If you’re stowing your jacket or coat, remove any valuables from the pockets.
5. Don’t keep valuables in your carry-on bag
Even though you’ve got your carry-on stowed away within your line of sight and your pockets are inaccessible, that still doesn’t mean that you should keep any valuables in there.
6. Have different hiding spots for your cash and cards
Keep your cash or credits cards in different hiding places.
For example, you can divide your cash into three portions and keep some in your small bag, some in a pair of jeans that’s rolled up in your checked baggage, and some in your toiletries bag.
This way, should you lose one stash, you will not be left with absolutely no cash.
Lots of credit or bank cards, and passports, come embedded with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chips that store information for wireless transmission.