Countless travelers believe they are being smart by marking their bags so they are easy to spot at the baggage carousel in the arrivals hall.
Whether it’s vibrant ribbons, colorful labels, keychains or stickers, many of us love to embellish our belongings to make them stand out on the other side.
Although most think they are making a smart decision by protecting their valuables, a Dublin airport worker said. RSVP live to avoid this common mistake.
John, the baggage handler at Dublin Airport, said RSVP live Keeping an accessory in your suitcase can cause problems with scanning, which can lead to longer delays.
John, who works at Dublin Airport, warned that scanning suitcases with tapes can take longer, which can lead to “manual processing”, with the risk of not making it on board the flight (File image)
“If the bag cannot be automatically scanned, it may end up in manual processing, which could mean your bag does not make it to the flight.”
John also recommended travelers place the wheels of their suitcases facing up to avoid damage.
Surprisingly, it’s not just the pretty decorations that put you in a sticky situation at an airport. John warned that certain foods can also look suspicious on scanners.
Never carry marzipan in your luggage. “It has the same density as some explosives, so they will remove your bag and call you from the plane to search it.”
The baggage handler also warned against using stickers to decorate or identify luggage because they can confuse scanners, again causing delays.
Earlier this week, FEMAIL indulged in the mystery suitcase trend where social media users and influencers purchase random lost luggage and recover its best contents.
Dublin’s baggage handler also encourages passengers to place the wheels of their suitcase facing up to ensure it is less likely to be damaged (File Image)
We spent £80 to replicate the excitement generated by TikToker Becky Chorlton when she purchased abandoned luggage at London Heathrow Airport earlier this month.
The lucky saver found a Guess bag, “stunning” summer dresses (with tags) and a Tommy Hilfiger jacket, all wrapped inside a bright blue Delsy suitcase, which sells for around £275 at Selfridges.
Unfortunately, our recovery only found crotch-stained shorts, sand-worn cheap t-shirts, and a pile of used men’s and women’s underwear.
London Heathrow Airport holds lost items for three months from the date they were found or handed over and may charge you up to £25 to recover lost items.
However, unclaimed cases are sometimes given to auction houses that then sell the bags (and all their contents) to the highest bidder.
We bought ours from Undelivrd for £80. The company claims that personal data and digital devices are removed from luggage before shipping, but other than that, everything is left as is. The size and brand of the suitcase you receive is decided at random.