Since the beginning of the year, many people planned their mid-year trips. These dates are known as high season and it is a very popular time to leave the city or the country, as several schools and universities go on vacation.
It is normal for airports to fill up and the lines to check-in, go through immigration areas or access other services become longer. With this in mind, it is important calculate the time well so as not to miss the flightbut there is another factor that could affect this process: the suitcases.
In an interview for ‘RSPV Live’, John, a baggage handler at Dublin Airport, shared a series of tips to avoid losing your bags and ensure your arrival at your destination.
Many people usually put badges on their suitcases to identify them. easily when they pass through the belts arranged to transport luggage. Since there are common colors, designs, models and brands, these strategies could prevent another traveler from accidentally taking it.
Furthermore, according to data from the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Airlines lose more than two million suitcases a year. Although this only equates to 0.51 percent of all baggage passing through the terminals.
Using a badge is not a bad idea, but using ties could cause inconvenience, according to the expert. “The ribbons that people tie to their suitcases to help identify them can cause problems when scanning the suitcase in the baggage room“, said.
“If the suitcase cannot be scanned automatically, may end up in manual processingwhich could mean that your suitcase doesn’t make it on the flight,” added John.
Do not tie ribbons to your suitcase to distinguish it from others.
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What are the other tips to avoid losing luggage?
In addition to not tying ties, the worker made other suggestions to ensure a pleasant passage through the airport. Advised remove stickers from previous tripsbecause they could cause confusion at the time of scanning, and always place the suitcase wheels upto avoid damage.
His final advice was regarding the content, since people often bring sweets and desserts to enjoy away from home, share with loved ones or as a souvenir of the country they are visiting.
If you are going to do this, it is recommended check beforehand if it is allowed to bring food What is going to be packed? For example, most airlines ban durian, since this fruit has a strong and unpleasant odor. Also, there is another food that could put you in trouble, according to John.
“Never carry marzipan in your luggage. Has the same density as some explosivesso they will take your bag and call you from the plane to search it,” he warned.
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