We’ve all been there: standing bleary-eyed at the baggage carousel, watching a sea of identical dark hard-shell suitcases drift past. To save myself from accidentally grabbing a stranger’s identical black bag, I used to tie a bright, cheerful lime green ribbon around my luggage handle. It felt like a genius travel hack—distinctive, easy to spot, and full of personality. But lately, as I’ve been organizing my travel checklists and prepping for my next getaway, I learned something from airport baggage handlers that completely changed my packing habits. That innocent little ribbon might actually be causing major travel headaches.
Ditch the Decals: Why That Clever Suitcase Ribbon Needs to Go
