Why Baggage Handlers Say You Should Never Tie a Ribbon to Your Suitcase

perspective, the fewer loose objects attached to your luggage, the less there is to snag or detach.

Your Suitcase Already Has a Baggage Tag

Airlines and airports rely on baggage tags and tracking information to route luggage.

The barcode or other identification information on the official baggage tag is much more important than a decorative ribbon.

That’s why you shouldn’t rely on a ribbon as your primary way of identifying your suitcase.

Before leaving the check-in counter, make sure your official baggage tag is securely attached and that the information