Living in the U.S.A.: Special Article: The Airport: Keeping Your Luggage Safe

Robbery in the airport is a common crime. To keep your suitcases, briefcases, and pocketbooks safe, follow these few simple rules:

Check-in lines. Always keep an eye on your baggage—especially your laptop computer. When you stand in line, remember that thieves often work together. While one thief stops to chat with you, the other may be stealing your bags.

Shuttle buses. Some shuttle buses (buses to parking and car rentals) have a place to store your luggage; the place is usually right near the door. If you put your luggage there, be sure you can see it at all times; if not, keep your baggage with you. People may pick up the wrong bags by mistake.

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Hello! USA, a survival guide on everyday American life, has a chapter called "Traveling In and Out of the U.S." This chapter includes explanations of travel by bus, train, car, and air. The "Staying Safe" section also explains how to stay safe in different situations in the U.S.

To see the complete Table of Contents and an excerpt, click on the “Books” section on this site; to order, click on the “Order Form” section.

“(Hello! USA) answers every basic thing one must know about how to live, travel, shop, play, and work in the United States.” Mobility Magazine

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Judy Priven is the Founder and President of Hello! America, Inc., which specializes in international relocation publications. Judy is the award-winning author of many books on international relocation and English language skills. For example, the newly revised Hello! USA explains American life and language to international newcomers. StaySafe!!, a 16-page booklet, gives Americans tips on staying safe when traveling internationally. Judy gives seminars on everyday living in the U.S. to international students, corporate employees, and both foreign and returning American diplomats.

© Hello! America, Inc. 2007

Last updated July 23, 2007