Why travelers are more absent-minded than ever

A new survey shows we are forgetting the basics, from toiletries to medication

To get an idea of how forgetful travelers have become lately, consider what happened to Ally Murphy and her husband on a recent flight from London to Atlanta.

After collecting their luggage, they caught a shuttle to their hotel.

“After boarding the bus, I realized I had forgotten one suitcase,” recalls Murphy, a voiceover artist based in Seattle. She retu…