Airport passengers have been warned against attaching ribbons to their luggage

airport employee recently explained why this widespread habit can slow down your luggage, or even prevent it from being loaded onto the plane. And that’s not the only detail you need to be aware of. SourceFabrics

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