Getting to check-in nice and early is the best way to make sure the airline staff can process your luggage in a calm and organised manner.
Don't overlook the chance of your luggage tag being ripped off during transit - it's common for cases to get chucked around on their journeys and even the toughest labels can be torn off.
If you have to reach out to the lost property department you'll be able to easily show them what your luggage looks like, so they're more able to find it.
Popping a smart tracker inside your case is an easy to way to locate your luggage in a flash.
The 'Find My' app even has a Notify When Found feature, where other iPhone users can help you locate your lost luggage.