What To Do When You Left Your Hand-Carry At The Airport of Origin

First, how did it happen? 

We almost missed our flight! We were running late, and the cabin door was about to close when we boarded the aircraft. My husband and I arrived separately at the airport. He was the one who arrived later than I was (it's a valid reason, I swear, and this was an unplanned trip).

My carry-ons are my small body bag with my cellphone and wallet, a lady's bag containing all my personal things (which are supposed to be stuffed in), and a backpack with all my clothing. I was also wearing a jacket. 

I was the one showing our identifications and digital boarding passes to security, so my hands were full when I was retrieving my things from the security scanner. I asked my husband to retrieve my clothing backpack from the scanner since he was only carrying a small backpack. I swear I heard him say "ok." But by the time I slumped down to the airline chair and asked for my backpack, his answer was "What bag?". To cut the story short, my backpack was left at the scanner. 

What to do? 

1. Approach the cabin crew immediately and report to them the situation. If there's enough time before takeoff, they might be able to retrieve your bag before departure. 

It is not possible in our case because the plane is about to take off, and they can no longer send someone to retrieve the bag. They will give you a choice (as if it's a choice) to be offloaded to retrieve your bag or fly without it. I picked the obvious choice. 

2. Upon arrival at your airport destination, contact the airline personnel and ask for assistance. Tell them that you want to file a report about the missed bag and that you want to retrieve it upon your return. 

The lady who initially assisted me was hesitant reasoning that it is not their responsibility because it is a hand-carry bag and not checked-in baggage.  So I insist!  
I told them that I was also filing a report for my security. Some evil hands might get a hold of my bag and use it for unscrupulous purposes. Luckily, another crew took over and assisted me properly.

3. So remember do not take no for an answer. Insist!

4. They should make you fill out a "Property Irregularity Report (PIR). This should contain your contact details (provide at least two), flight details, and the details of the missing bag. They will also ask if you have a photo of the bag. 

5. They should attempt to contact their counterpart from your airport of origin. You may wait for the update if you are not in a hurry. If not, they should contact you instead. 

We waited for some minutes then the crew suggested they would just contact me when they received an update. 

6. Make sure to get the name and contact details of the person assisting you so you can contact them if they will not contact you.  

Now, was I able to retrieve my bag? The story will be in the next post. 

PS. 

Another must-do when you "lose" your bag carrying your outfit for the week is of course, to head to the department store and buy yourself several sets of underwear!

Sunday Thoughts and Photograph: No Matter How You Call Her

 

Moeder  - Afrikans 

Nene or Meme - Albanian 

Ahm - Arabic

Matka - Belarusan 

Majko - Bosnian 

Manko - Bulgarian

Mare - Catalan 

Mati. Majka - Croatian

Matka - Czech

Mor - Danish 

Moeder - Dutch 

Ema- Estonian 

Nanay - Filipino 

Aiti - Finnish 

Mere - French, Maman 

Meowmy - Cat

Mutter - German 

Mana - Greek 

Makuahine - Hawaiian 

Maji - Hindi 

Anya, Fu - Husgarian

Moooir - Icelandic

Induk, Nyokap - Indonesian

Mathair - Irish 

Madre, Mama - Italian 

Okaasan - Japanese

Mater - Latin 

Mate - Latvian 

Motina - Lithuanian 

Ibu - Malay 

Mor, Mamma - Norwegian

Madr - Persian 

Matka - Polish 

Mae - Portuguese 

Mataji, Mai - Romanian 

Matb - Russian 

Tina - Samoan 

Majko - Serbian 

Matka - Slovak 

Madre, Mama - Spanish 

Mzazi, Mzaa - Swahili

Mamma, Morsa, Mor - Swedish 

Anne, Ana - Turkish 

Matn - Ukranian 

Me - Vietnamese 

Mam - Welsh 

Different languages, and different cultures, but mean only one thing - unconditional love. 

Spruce Up Your Spring Wardrobe with Top-Notch Shapewear from FeelinGirl

Spring is a time when flowers and lace are always a great choice to have in your closets. However, it's not just this type of clothing that you have to put together. 

What's the best wardrobe for spring? 

The best wardrobe for spring should include versatile, light and fresh pieces, suitable for changing temperatures and milder weather. Therefore, choose pieces that can be easily layered and removed according to temperature changes throughout the day. Lightweight cardigans, denim jackets, and blazers are great options for adding layers without overheating. Add a pop of color and pattern to your wardrobe with printed blouses and tops. Flowers, stripes, and geometric patterns are popular in spring and add a fresh, vibrant look to your outfits.

Dresses are essential pieces for spring, as they are practical and feminine. Choose light, flowing dresses in fabrics like cotton, linen, or chiffon, which are comfortable and breathable. Midi dresses and shapewear with floral prints are classic choices for the season.

Also choose pants and skirts made from light, fluid fabrics, such as linen, cotton, and viscose. Pantacourt pants, midi skirts, and culottes are trends that offer comfort and style in spring. 

Jeans are a versatile piece that never goes out of style. Choose jeans in light or medium washes for a lighter, fresher spring look. Straight-leg jeans, boyfriend jeans, and denim shorts are popular choices for the season. 

In footwear, see comfortable and practical shoes for spring. Flats, casual sneakers, and strappy sandals are great options to combine with different types of looks. Choose shapewear in neutral colors that can be easily coordinated with several pieces in your wardrobe. 

Add a finishing touch to your looks with light, colorful accessories. Printed scarves, straw bags, and pastel-colored jewelry are ideal choices for spring. Don't forget to protect your eyes with stylish sunglasses and add a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

However, to match all this you can choose bodysuits and other lace shapewear that will help you when creating styles and looks. 

What are the best shapewears for spring?

To choose the best shapewear for spring, it's important to consider pieces that offer shaping and support, but are also suitable for warmer weather.

Seamless bodysuits are comfortable and discreet options for shaping your body in spring. Choose styles made from lightweight, breathable fabrics like microfiber or nylon for all-day comfort.

If you want something more comfortable for the night, nightgowns with light compression are great options for shaping the abdomen and torso area, so look for pieces that offer support without being too tight, so you can wear them comfortably under lighter clothes in spring.

High-waisted shapewear shorts are perfect for softening the abdomen, waist and hips, so choose seamless shapewear made from breathable fabrics to ensure comfort during hotter days.

Seamless shapewear leggings are ideal for shaping your legs and butt. So choose leggings made from lightweight, stretchy fabrics that provide gentle compression and comfort at the same time.

Waist trainers are great options for defining the waist and creating a slimmer silhouette, which is why they are great for combining with skirts and even dresses to wear at this time of year. For special spring occasions, a seamless body shaper with a plunging neckline can be an elegant and functional choice. Therefore, look for shapewear that offer support to the bust and have adjustable straps for a personalized fit.

What types of shapewear can FeelinGirl help me with this spring? 

FeelinGirl offers a variety of shapewear that can come in handy during spring, helping you achieve a smooth, sleek look while maintaining comfort. Such as seamless bodysuits, shapewear camisoles, high waist shapewear shorts and other types of shapewear that will be able to further complement your wardrobe for this time of year.

In addition to also bringing comfort, quality and practicality to every moment you need. With a wide range of possibilities for creating looks and their lace line, they can also create an even sexier and more defined look for spring.