If you’ve ever spent any time at an airport checking the luggage carousel for your precious goods, you’ll realize how stressful it is to witness hundreds of nearly identical bags pass past on the conveyor belt.

While enterprising travelers learn that attaching a ribbon to their luggage makes it stand out from the crowd, an airport employee warns customers that personal markings come with baggage that cannot be unloaded.

The prospect of missing luggage when traveling can make even the most experienced traveler nervous.

To reduce the possibility of another passenger taking their baggage or watching bags slowly swirl by on the conveyor belt, people are adding colorful ribbons to their suitcases to make them stand out from the others.

However, according to a Dublin Airport luggage handler named John, these famous methods are causing more harm than good.

In fact, it has the potential to turn your worst travel nightmare into reality.

Leave the ribbon at home!

John told RSVP Live that attaching identifying ribbons to your luggage might cause delays, which could mean your items miss the flight.

“People tying ribbons onto their suitcases for identification purposes can cause issues with the bag’s scanning in the baggage hall,” John informed the news agency. “If we can’t automatically scan the bag, we may resort to manual processing, potentially preventing your bag from reaching the flight.”

Checking in your bag without identifiers, such as ribbons and old travel tags, increases the likelihood that it will arrive easily.

John has this suggestion: “Take old stickers off the bag; it can confuse the scanning process.”

John warns that if you bring marzipan, a delicious sweet almond confection, on vacation, security may highlight it.

“Never pack Marzipan in your suitcase. The Dublin baggage expert explained that because Marzipan has the same density as some bombs, the airline will confiscate your suitcase and summon you off the plane for a bag search.

Finally, before sending your luggage down the little conveyor belt to handlers like John, make sure the wheels are facing up to prevent damage.

NO MORE BASIC BAGGAGE.

Luggage has grown dramatically over the last several decades, and you no longer need to carry standard black, brown, or blue luggage.

According to Travel & Leisure, black luggage is “one of the most—if not the most—variable colors, which is why it’s so popular.”

According to the publication, “If you want your luggage to stand out at baggage claim, you should choose a different color.” Instead, choose a patterned suitcase or one in a bright hue, such as hot pink.

If you don’t like pink, you may purchase luggage in a variety of bright, vivid colors that can help your belongings stand out.

If you don’t want to leave with your present containers, try using fabric paint or stickers to add distinguishing elements that won’t interfere with scanning.

The Dublin Airport handler’s advice should alleviate tension for tourists all around the world!

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