{"id":43898,"date":"2026-09-19T18:55:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T18:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=43898"},"modified":"2026-09-19T18:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T18:55:42","slug":"why-baggage-handlers-say-you-should-never-tie-a-ribbon-to-your-suitcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=43898","title":{"rendered":"Why Baggage Handlers Say You Should Never Tie a Ribbon to Your Suitcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">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&#8230;<strong>Continue Reading<\/strong><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Ribbons can also create problems if they cover or interfere with the baggage tag or barcode attached during check-in. These labels allow automated scanners to determine where each suitcase needs to go. If the barcode cannot be read properly, airport employees may have to remove the bag from the automated system and process it manually, potentially delaying its journey to the aircraft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Instead of loose decorations, travelers can make their luggage recognizable with safer alternatives such as a distinctive suitcase color, a secure luggage strap, a personalized identification tag, or a fitted patterned cover. It&#8217;s also recommended to remove old airline stickers and baggage labels, secure loose straps, and make sure the current baggage tag remains clearly visible.<\/p>\n<p>Putting contact information both outside and inside the suitcase can also help if the external tag becomes damaged or detached. Tying a ribbon to luggage isn&#8217;t prohibited and many travelers do it without problems, but keeping the outside of a checked bag simple and free of loose accessories can reduce the possibility of complications during automated baggage handling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travelers often tie colorful ribbons, scarves, or bows to their luggage so they can quickly recognize it on the baggage carousel. 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