\nTrying to get your luggage together after a long exhausting day of travel is frustrating. Especially because many suitcases look the same, people often risk grabbing the wrong bag. As such, Many people have learned a great hack for recognizing their luggage on the conveyor belt; they tie colorful ribbons or string on so their bags are easily recognizable. However, a baggage handler has shared why that isn\u2019t always a great idea.\n
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Recently, John, a luggage handler at Dublin Airport shared a few tips regarding packing and handling your luggage. One important tip notes the negative effects of placing ribbons or bows on your luggage to make it more recognizable.\n
\u201cRibbons that people tie onto their suitcases to help identify them can cause issues with the bag being scanned in the baggage hall. If the bag can\u2019t be scanned automatically, it can end up in manual processing, which could mean your bag doesn\u2019t make it to the flight.\u201d He said.\n For many, it\u2019s stressful, inconvenient, and an annoyance when their luggage doesn\u2019t meet them at their final destination. As such, it\u2019s worth considering his warning and looking for alternatives. For example, buying unique or personalized luggage guarantees you\u2019ll be able to recognize it.\n Additionally, fabric paint or stickers will also help add notable features and a pop of color without interfering with the dimensions or labels that need to be scanned.\n John explains a few other helpful, if not out of-the-box, tips. Another detail he notes is regarding labels or tags from previous flights. He explains that they should be removed because they can confuse the electronic scanners, causing luggage to sometimes travel to unplanned destinations.\n Next, he shares another luggage hack that nearly everyone instinctively does. Most people put their luggage down when weighing it or laying it on its side before handing it off to airline personnel. However, he shares that luggage should be placed with the wheels facing up because they\u2019re prone to damage but, this will help minimize the risk.\n Lastly, he shares a final tip. One that likely isn\u2019t common but still worth mentioning because you never know what people hope to bring home when they travel to other parts of the world. He shares that Marzipan has the same density as some explosives. As such, packing it in your checked luggage leaves you subject to removal from a plane and a mandatory search.\n Travel suitcase, bedroom and hands of woman packing for Europe holiday, vacation or adventure tourist journey. Hospitality, hotel bed and photographer with luggage bag, clothes and camera in Madrid\n John isn\u2019t the only expert regarding how to pack luggage. Seasoned travelers, other airline personnel, and travel experts have also shined some light on how to pack your luggage so it\u2019s as hassle-free as possible.\n Suitcase, woman and packing clothes, bag and luggage for travel, vacation and international journey, summer adventure and tourism. Closeup female tourist, hotel room and holiday clothing in baggage\n When packing luggage the best method is organization, otherwise, you risk added weight to lug around, or pay for if it exceeds the airlines\u2019 limitations. It\u2019s recommended to lay everything out to see how it will go together, ensuring you have an outfit for every occasion.\n Although people may prefer a hard suitcase for their checked luggage, a soft bag is ideal for a carry-on because you can \u201cshape the bag\u201d to fit your stuff.\n Extra Bags\n It\u2019s also recommended to travel with a couple of disposable bags. This includes grocery, sandwich, snack, or gallon bags.\n They\u2019ll come in handy for numerous reasons from organizing jewelry and other small items to protecting the rest of your belongings from wet or dirty clothes. Alternatively, eco-friendly options like lined reusable bags are available for those who prefer to avoid disposable plastic.\n Roll Instead of Fold\n Many people have shared methods of folding clothes that are organized and great for saving space. One popular method is to roll clothing rather than fold it.\n This ensures you can see each item while simultaneously saving space. 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Sharing Other Bits of Wisdom
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\nEffectively Packing Luggage\n
Lay It All Out\n
\nSoft Bags to Carry-On\n
\n\u201cHow to Pack Lighter, Smarter, and Faster, According to T+L Editors.\u201d T+L. May 14, 2020.
\n\u201cTravellers issued warning against tying ribbons onto luggage.\u201d Tyla. Kya Buller. June 5, 2024.
\n\u201cDon\u2019t tie a ribbon on your suitcase, warns Dublin Airport baggage handler.\u201d RSVPLive. Megan Martin.\n