In all of the chaos of getting around in a busy airport, your main objective after your plane lands is to get your checked hardside luggage as soon as possible. However, the baggage carousel is an obstacle in itself. Everyone's baggage is moving around on the carousel, with more being added as you stand there. Many available styles of hardside luggage look similar, and there isn't much difference in many of the outward styles, colors, or shapes. And somewhere in the confusion, you need to find your bag, not take someone else's by mistake, hope someone did not take yours by mistake, and hope that your luggage didn't get lost in the process. Add in that you're probably already stressed and tired from your travels. No wonder claiming baggage is such a chore.
So, before traveling with checked hardside luggage, follow one or more of these tips. They will help to make your life a lot easier by making your luggage easier to find and make it harder for someone else to take your bag by mistake.
Utilize Stickers Or Decals
If you don't mind changing up the appearance of your luggage a little, look for large, durable, highly adhesive stickers or decals that are difficult to remove or fall off. Affix them to your luggage for a more distinctive bag. Remember, the easier they are to see, the better, especially when trying to find your luggage.
Wrap Something Bright Around The Handle
The quickest and easiest thing you can do to make your luggage easier to find is to tie a bright ribbon or cloth strip around the handle. When I flew for the first time, this was one of the pieces of advice given to me. For best results, use a distinctive, bright pattern instead of just a plain neon ribbon or band.
Utilize Accessories
If strips of cloth around the handle doesn't appeal to you, and stickers and decals are too permanent, then try accessorizing instead with unique luggage accessories. Luggage straps come in many bright colors and fun patterns, as do luggage tags. There are even some luggage locks available in bright colors. Whatever you use, make sure it is TSA compliant in case your bag is pulled for a random security inspection.
Purchase A Different Design Or Color
If you are shopping for new luggage, then remember to consider how easy it is to spot in a crowd. Instead of just purchasing another black or navy suitcase, look for a different color such as light pink or bright blue. Or look for patterns such as polka dots, floral, or even animal prints. Hardside luggage that looks different from the norm automatically makes it much easier for you to find no matter where it rests on the baggage carousel.
So, before traveling with checked hardside luggage, follow one or more of these tips. They will help to make your life a lot easier by making your luggage easier to find and make it harder for someone else to take your bag by mistake.
Utilize Stickers Or Decals
If you don't mind changing up the appearance of your luggage a little, look for large, durable, highly adhesive stickers or decals that are difficult to remove or fall off. Affix them to your luggage for a more distinctive bag. Remember, the easier they are to see, the better, especially when trying to find your luggage.
Wrap Something Bright Around The Handle
The quickest and easiest thing you can do to make your luggage easier to find is to tie a bright ribbon or cloth strip around the handle. When I flew for the first time, this was one of the pieces of advice given to me. For best results, use a distinctive, bright pattern instead of just a plain neon ribbon or band.
Utilize Accessories
If strips of cloth around the handle doesn't appeal to you, and stickers and decals are too permanent, then try accessorizing instead with unique luggage accessories. Luggage straps come in many bright colors and fun patterns, as do luggage tags. There are even some luggage locks available in bright colors. Whatever you use, make sure it is TSA compliant in case your bag is pulled for a random security inspection.
Purchase A Different Design Or Color
If you are shopping for new luggage, then remember to consider how easy it is to spot in a crowd. Instead of just purchasing another black or navy suitcase, look for a different color such as light pink or bright blue. Or look for patterns such as polka dots, floral, or even animal prints. Hardside luggage that looks different from the norm automatically makes it much easier for you to find no matter where it rests on the baggage carousel.
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