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Why specific suitcase colours causes problems for holidaymakers

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Published 16:48 24 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Why specific suitcase colours causes problems for holidaymakers

The baggage claim experience is already stressful enough - don't add fuel to the fire

Kya Buller

Kya Buller

The school summer holidays will be well and truly underway from tomorrow (25 July), and if you're lucky enough, you have a holiday approaching - but there's one thing you should make sure you're aware of when it comes to your suitcase.

When it comes to jetting off on holiday, all we really want to do is get through the airport process as smoothly as possible.

Once we've made sure we've packed our passports, sun cream and sandals, it's easy to relax and think we've done all of the hard work... but with new tips and tricks constantly coming to our attention, we have to stay alert.

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It was just recently that an airport baggage handler took to Reddit to explain why checking in early is sometimes a total waste of time.

It's all about being prepared

One person asked: "I have a theory that the earlier you check in, the lower in the stack your suitcase will be. Then it gets loaded onto the plane and is now on the top of the pile.

"Upon arriving at the destination, it gets unpacked again going to the bottom of the pile, which means your suitcase will come out to the carousel last."

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The handler responded: "There is some truth to this, but it isn't a hard and fast rule. A lot of the times when dollies of bags are picked up by the ramp team, they get mixed up."

Every day is a school day, right?

Anyway, the latest bout of airport information relates to the colour of our suitcases - and which ones we should avoid at all costs.

It might be worth thinking outside of the box with your next suitcase purchase. (Getty Stock Image)
It might be worth thinking outside of the box with your next suitcase purchase. (Getty Stock Image)

The three colours of suitcase to avoid

It turns out there's three suitcase colours we should be avoiding, and the advice has come from popular airline Ryanair.

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It's an extremely common choice to opt for a black, blue or grey suitcase - as they rarely clash with anything and are pretty chic colours.

But, according to the airline, they're the ones you should avoid at all costs, or risk getting your bags mixed up at baggage claim.

Ryanair have stressed that in order to 'make it easier' to spot your checked-in baggage on the conveyor belt, and make sure you don't swan off with somebody else's - it's best to avoid those three popular colours at all costs, or consider adding something unique to it to identify it more easily.

The baggage claim experience is stressful enough already. (Getty Stock Image)
The baggage claim experience is stressful enough already. (Getty Stock Image)

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Though, don't forget that tying ribbons onto your luggage isn't a good idea.

John, a baggage handler at Dublin Airport, told RSVP Live exactly why.

He said: "Ribbons that people tie onto their suitcases to help identify them can cause issues with the bag being scanned in the baggage hall.

"If the bag can't be scanned automatically, it can end up in manual processing, which could mean your bag doesn't make it to the flight."

Featured Image Credit: efired/Getty Images/marchmeena29/Getty Images

Topics: News, Ryanair, Travel, Holiday

Kya Buller
Kya Buller

Kya is a Journalist at Tyla. She loves covering issues surrounding identity, gender, sex and relationships, and mental health. Contact: [email protected]

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