Why Tying Ribbons To Luggage Is A Bad Idea

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9 June 2024

Baggage handlers have advised travellers to be careful of the consequences of tying ribbons to their suitcases for quicker identification on the conveyor belt

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Although this habit is widespread among travellers, it could potentially cause delays and missing flights because it slows down the scanning process at airports

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Dublin Airport baggage handler John told RSVP Live that tying ribbons or other embellishments on suitcases can interfere with the baggage hall scanning procedure

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The excess stuff may set off the scanners, requiring a human examination of the suitcase

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This could delay its arrival or possibly make it miss the aircraft

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He urged passengers not to affix luggage tags, ribbons, or any other accessories that would obstruct the scanning procedure

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He also suggested deleting previous travel stickers in order to prevent misunderstanding when scanning

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John further cautioned against bringing marzipan, commonly called almond candy dough, in luggage since it has a density comparable to some explosives

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These things may cause a search of the passenger's bags and maybe prevent them from boarding the aircraft

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