Dublin airport baggage handler John shared tips on how to ensure your checked luggage safely reaches the plane. He urged travelers to remove identification ribbons: “Ribbons that people tie to identify suitcases can cause problems when scanning baggage in the hall. If the baggage cannot be scanned automatically, it may go to manual processing, which could mean your bag won’t make the flight.”
In addition to covering barcodes, loose items such as ribbons or baggage tags can cause disruptions as luggage moves along the conveyor. Any item hanging from the suitcase can potentially jam the system, according to the “Daily Express.”
John also advised passengers to peel off all old stickers, as they confuse the scanning process and the baggage may be sent in the wrong direction.
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Safe ways to personalize your suitcase:
- Use distinctive stickers.
- Use a colorful, tightly fitting luggage strap.
- Use special suitcase covers, which come in various bright colors, patterns, or even custom designs. These covers not only help identify luggage but also protect the suitcase exterior from damage or rain.
The color of the suitcase itself is also important. It is estimated that about 40% of travelers choose black suitcases, but this makes them easier to confuse. Additionally, thieves more often choose black bags – if caught, they can simply claim they took the wrong suitcase by mistake.
Another airport worker shared a risky strategy to ensure your suitcase is unloaded first. Thomas Lo Sciuto, working at a US airport, says that the luggage of passengers who check in last is loaded onto the plane last, which means it will be the first to reach the baggage claim after landing. However, this technique is risky, especially during busy summer months when security lines can be very long, and passengers are advised to arrive at the gates well in advance.
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