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Why Baggage Handlers Say You Should Never Tie a Ribbon to Your Suitcase

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Travelers often tie colorful ribbons, scarves, or bows to their luggage so they can quickly recognize it on the baggage carousel. Although this seems practical, baggage handlers warn that loose decorations can sometimes interfere with the automated systems airports use to process thousands of suitcases. A ribbon or dangling accessory may get caught in conveyor equipment or cause a bag to require manual handli…Continue Reading