Some passengers have begun to decorating their bags with bright ribbons so that they stand out, in the hopes that another passenger won't grab them or that they won't have to sit through the carousel's interminable turns.
John, a veteran luggage handler at Dublin Airport, claims that these widely used strategies can backfire.
On the contrary, they have the ability to make your most dreaded travel nightmare come true.
Forget the Bow
According to John, who spoke to RSVP Live, attaching unique ribbons to your bags can cause delays, which might cause your possessions to miss their flight.
While inspecting bags at the baggage claim, "ribbons that travelers tie onto their suitcases for easy identification can cause complications," John told the news source. "If a bag cannot be scanned automatically, it will be processed by hand, which increases the possibility that your bag will not be allowed onto the flight."
If you want to increase the likelihood that your bag will arrive at its destination on time, try checking it without the following identifiers: ribbons and old travel stickers.
A word of advice from John: "Take off any old stickers from your bags; they might mess up the scanning."
The delicious almond-flavored dessert marzipan is another possible luggage hazard. According to John, if you're traveling with marzipan, security may flag you.
"Marzipan should never be carried in a suitcase. The Dublin baggage expert warned that since it has the same density as certain bombs, your suitcase might be searched and you could be asked to leave the aircraft.
Finally, to prevent any damage, turn your luggage wheels up before sending it down the conveyor belt to handlers like John.
Say Goodbye to Plain Old Baggage
Modern luggage designs have gone a long way from the days of plain old black, brown, or blue bags.
Black is "one of the most—if not, the most—versatile colors, which is why it's so prevalent," according to Travel & Leisure.
In order to make your bags stand out at baggage claim, the outlet recommends going with a contrasting color. Think about getting a brightly colored or patterned luggage, such a fiery shade of pink.
If you're not a fan of pink, there is an abundance of other vivid hues available for baggage that will guarantee that your belongings stand out.
You may also use fabric paint or stickers to add distinguishing elements to your baggage that won't interfere with scanning, which is a good option if you're not ready to leave with your present set.
Global tourists should feel less anxious after reading John's views!
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