New Warning On Keeping Valuables Close

Member since 10 December 2023

TwinlessTwinActive member02 December 2024 08:12:24

Maybe it’s old but when flying in make sure you leave nothing to take in overhead bins. Now an airline is giving warnings.

“This will be sent to those who have a reservation for a JAL flight as of December 2, 2024 (JST).

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Recently, there have been an increasing number of reports of valuables being stolen on board. Please be careful not to place your passport, cash, credit cards, or other valuables in the overhead compartments, but rather keep them close to you whenever possible

Japan Airlines

I have noticed when traveling I have been made to put even small luggage or packs overhead flying in. Then watched very close. Distracted some. Maybe this is nothing new but wanted to pass on to fellow travelers. Common sense.

jayrozzetti23 Serial expat

Member since 14 December 2015

jayrozzetti23Serial expat04 December 2024 03:04:41

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In general, whether you travel by planes, or boats or trains, or by road or especially when walking around, you should never ever have those valuables in any kind of bag that can be separated from your body.

Some sort of money bag/pouch that be strapped on in your underwear is good for emergency cash and surplus cash you don't want in your wallet in separate resealable plastic bags. Passport, cards and phones are best carried in the multiple inner pockets of a safari vest also in separate resealable plastic bags. The outer pockets are great for holding your tickets, boarding pass, a small paperback book and anything else you want to access quickly.

Your carry-on bag should be a large roomy wearable laptop bag with a strap but one having multiple sections and pockets so it can carry much more than just your laptop or pad. Again, don't put your passport, cash or cards in this bag.