Avoiding Travel Headaches - Ways To Identify Your Luggage

In order to get the most enjoyment when you travel, consider planning ahead for ways to identify your luggage once you reach your destination. Keeping track of your bags at the airport, train station or at the cruise ship dock is an important component of a successful travel experience.

It can be hard to tell which luggage is yours on the airport baggage carousel - so many travelers have identical luggage! The most common size, style and colors of luggage account for almost all of the bags in the claim area. Just count how many identical black suitcases you see next time you are at the airport. I’m going to guess you give up counting quickly! Almost all bags are the same and thus hard to tell apart. Baggage is often mistakenly taken by the wrong traveler for this very reason.

If you are in the market to purchase new luggage, consider getting something a bit offbeat. While it’s impossible to be completely unique unless you have a custom design, you can move away from the standard black or brown bags most people gravitate toward. For the more creative types perhaps bold patterns or bright colors will do the trick. Of course, this strategy isn’t for everyone.

Prepare First To Avoid Losing Your Luggage

One way you can make your luggage stand out is to tie a ribbon or scarf which is brightly colored or features a distinctive pattern. This, of course can work against you if others on your flight had the same idea. Always double check your luggage tags, even if you think no one else could possibly have a neon green ribbon on their suitcase.

There is a problem with this method though - ribbons and scarves can get caught in conveyor belts and the like during handling, which may cause delays. Also, they can come off during this process. You should always include a tag with all of your contact information, whether or not you have a unique tie on your luggage.

Additionally, you should put your contact information inside each bag. If your luggage is lost or switched with that of another traveler, this can help your bags find their way back to you. And if your luggage tags should somehow come off in transit, you can then prove your ownership of your luggage to airport personnel.

A growing number of travelers have turned to personalized luggage tags as a way to keep better track of their belongings. You might be surprised at the variety of looks you can find and while possible, it’s not likely your fellow travelers will choose the exact same ones. Embroidered luggage tags in particular have gained popularity recently but there are many options from which to choose. Because really unique ways to identify your luggage are key to finding your bags quickly, try to go for the most unusual tag you can find.

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