{"id":1702,"date":"2026-08-20T19:40:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T19:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flavorguide.delicedcook.com\/?p=1702"},"modified":"2026-08-20T19:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T19:40:22","slug":"why-a-strap-in-your-suitcase-might-be-a-bad-idea-an-expert-explains-the-risks-and-safe-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flavorguide.delicedcook.com\/?p=1702","title":{"rendered":"Why a strap in your suitcase might be a bad idea? An expert explains the risks and safe alternatives."},"content":{"rendered":"
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A travel expert explains why tying a ribbon to your bag is a bad idea.
\nCan a colored ribbon actually damage your luggage? While it may seem like a small detail, experienced airport workers warn that this popular identification trick can cause more problems than good.<\/p>\n

Why do travelers tie ribbons?
\nMany travelers tie ribbons, key rings or other decorations to their suitcases to quickly identify them at the baggage belt. This is understandable, especially since most of their luggage is the same color, dark. However, as travel expert and former airport worker Micha\u0142 Kowalski explains, this practice can affect the safety and timely delivery of luggage.<\/p>\n

Disruption of the scanning process
\n\u201cModern luggage sorting systems are based on automatic scanning of barcodes on airline baggage labels,\u201d says Kowalski. \u201cIf the tape covers the label or gets caught on the belt, the bag may be held for manual handling. This delays the process and increases the risk that the bag will not arrive on time for the flight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Old labels? Remove them!<\/p>\n

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Another common mistake is leaving old labels on your suitcases from previous trips. According to the expert, this can confuse the systems and lead to your luggage being sent on the wrong flight. \u201cAlways remove old labels \u2013 it\u2019s a simple step that really makes a difference,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

How to safely separate your luggage?<\/p>\n

Instead of tying up strings, the expert suggests other solutions:<\/p>\n

Choose a suitcase with an unusual color or pattern (e.g. yellow, purple or geometric patterns),<\/p>\n

Use a protective cover with a distinctive pattern,<\/p>\n

Mark your luggage with a permanent sticker or fabric paint \u2013 make sure it doesn\u2019t cover the label.<\/p>\n

Summary
\nWhile tying strings to your suitcases may seem harmless, it can lead to delays and even the loss of your luggage. That\u2019s why it\u2019s worth considering other, safer ways to separate your bag. When traveling \u2013 especially on a plane \u2013 details really do matter.<\/p>\n

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