A travel expert explains why tying a ribbon to your bag is a bad idea.
\nCan a colored ribbon really harm your luggage? While it may seem like a minor detail, experienced airport workers warn that this popular identification trick can cause more trouble than good.<\/p>\n
Why do travelers tie ribbons?
\nMany passengers tie ribbons, key rings, or other decorations to their suitcases to identify them more quickly on the baggage carousel. This is understandable, especially when most of their luggage is a similar, dark color. However, as travel expert and former airport employee Micha\u0142 Kowalski explains, this practice can impact the security and on-time delivery of baggage.<\/p>\n
Disrupting the Scanning Process
\n\u201cModern baggage sorting systems rely on automatic scanning of barcodes found on airline labels,\u201d says Kowalski. \u201cIf the ribbon obscures the label or gets caught on the belt, the bag can be held for manual processing. This delays the process and increases the risk of the bag not arriving on time for the flight.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Old Labels? Remove Them!
\nAnother common mistake is leaving old labels from previous trips on suitcases. According to an expert, this can confuse systems and lead to luggage being sent to the wrong flight. \u201cAlways remove old labels\u2014it\u2019s a simple step that really makes a difference,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n
How to safely distinguish your luggage?
\nInstead of tying ribbons, the expert suggests other solutions:<\/p>\n
Choose a suitcase in an unusual color or pattern (e.g., yellow, purple, or with a geometric print),<\/p>\n
Use a protective cover with a distinctive pattern,<\/p>\n
Mark your luggage with a permanent sticker or fabric paint\u2014making sure it doesn\u2019t obscure the label.<\/p>\n
Summary
\nAlthough tying ribbons to suitcases seems harmless, it can lead to delays and even lost luggage. Therefore, it\u2019s worth considering other, safer ways to distinguish your bag. When traveling \u2013 especially by air \u2013 details really matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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