Why you should no longer attach ribbon to your suitcase
When we travel, we all share the same fear: not recognizing our suitcase or, worse, that someone will take ours by mistake. That's why many travelers tie a ribbon, scarf, or string to their luggage handle.
But according to airport employees, this trick can disrupt the automated baggage sorting system. At airports, suitcases are scanned and sorted automatically using barcodes. If something obstructs the scan, such as a ribbon or an object caught on the handle, the suitcase may be set aside for manual processing.
