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March 31, 2026

DO NOT DO THIS WITH SUITCASES Airport worker warns passengers: 'You will be left without luggage'

One mistake at the airport can cost you dearly.

DO NOT DO THIS WITH SUITCASES Airport worker warns passengers: 'You will be left without luggage'

TL;DR

  • Tying colorful ribbons or tags to suitcases to make them identifiable can cause problems with airport baggage sorting systems.
  • These tags can obscure barcodes or confuse laser sensors, preventing automatic scanning.
  • Luggage that cannot be automatically scanned is diverted for manual processing.
  • Manual processing can cause significant delays, potentially leading to the luggage missing the intended flight.
  • A baggage handler from Dublin Airport advises against this common practice due to its negative impact on luggage handling efficiency.

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