Why You Should Never Tie a Ribbon on Your Luggage, According to a Baggage Handler

John, a seasoned baggage handler, explains that tying ribbons to your luggage can lead to unexpected complications. “Ribbons that people tie onto their suitcases to help identify them can cause issues with the bag being scanned in the baggage hall,” he says. Automated baggage systems are designed to process bags smoothly, but ribbons can interfere with the scanners. If your bag can’t be scanned properly, it may need manual processing, causing delays or, worse, missing your flight. It’s one of the key reasons why you should never tie a ribbon on luggage.

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