You’ve probably seen this trick before, or even used it yourself: Attach a colorful ribbon to your suitcase to easily identify it on the baggage carousel. It sounds practical, especially when all the suitcases look the same. However, a baggage handler will warn you about this habit, which could cause serious inconvenience.
Behind the scenes at airports
Behind the scenes at airports, everything is automated to handle the enormous flow of baggage . Once checked in, suitcases go through automated sorting and scanning systems to be transported to the correct plane. But a simple conveyor belt can throw everything into disarray .
John, an experienced baggage handler at Dublin Airport, explains that straps or other items attached to a suitcase can prevent the machines from scanning the luggage properly.[
You’ve probably seen this trick before, or even used it yourself: Attach a colorful ribbon to your suitcase to easily identify it on the baggage carousel. It sounds practical, especially when all the suitcases look the same. However, a baggage handler will warn you about this habit, which could cause serious inconvenience.
Behind the scenes at airports
Behind the scenes at airports, everything is automated to handle the enormous flow of baggage . Once checked in, suitcases go through automated sorting and scanning systems to be transported to the correct plane. But a simple conveyor belt can throw everything into disarray .
John, an experienced baggage handler at Dublin Airport, explains that straps or other items attached to a suitcase can prevent the machines from scanning the luggage properly.[
