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Daily Mirror
06-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Brits warned over details you should not put onto a luggage tag
1st Move International has shared what details travellers should - and more importantly, should not - include on their luggage tag. Sharing too much personal information can be a risk. A luggage tag may come in handy during chaotic travel, but experts warn that you should add details sparingly. British holidaymakers are being advised to think twice about what personal contact information you should include in your luggage tag. Speaking to LadBible, Mike Harvey - managing director of 1st Move International - provided guidance on how to toe the line between smart preparation and personal security. 'When creating luggage tags for your suitcases, it's crucial to balance providing essential contact information with protecting your personal security," says Harvey. In his guidance of what to jot down on your luggage tag, Harvey says your name should definitely be on there. 'Use your full name as it appears on your passport,' he clarifies, 'this helps assist airline staff in locating and safely returning your belongings if they go missing.' Your phone number is also a safe bet - and a must. But be sure to note down your country code to ensure that whomever comes across your luggage can more easily contact you even if you're not in your home country. An email address is also a smart addition, according to Harvey. He suggests including an email address for additional contact, especially important if you're travelling internationally. If you're worried about privacy he says you can always create a separate travel email address to keep it distinct from your personal one. To really protect your privacy there is one thing you should definitely avoid adding. Never put your home address down, he said, as this is a privacy and security concern based on the fact you never know where your luggage might end up or in whose hands. While some people make note of valuables in their luggage - in the hope that it is handled with care - Harvey says this is also not a good idea. 'Avoid mentioning any valuable items inside your suitcase to prevent drawing unwanted attention," he advises. Your travel plans and destinations should also not be added to your luggage tag. Harvey explains: "Keep your travel itinerary and destination details private to prevent misuse of your information." It goes without saying that highly sensitive information like your national insurance number or passport number should not be written down either, including any travel insurance details. Luggage experts also highlight the importance of keeping the airport-provided luggage sticker on your checked-in baggage. According to the experts at the independent London-based luggage brand, GMT Zero, your checked-in luggage goes through a harrowing process to reach your final destination. Involving a 'whirl of belts' and 'robotic arms, ramps, and carts' the process is 'a bit like in Willy Wonka 's factory'. Thus, you should ensure your baggage tag - which states your departure and arrival airport - is securely fastened to your bag and in good condition. Airport staff are usually on hand to help attach it at the self-service baggage drop-off station.
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tourists urged to leave one common item on suitcase or risk losing luggage
Luggage experts at GMT Zero reveal the one small - but highly necessary - item that ensures your luggage stays on course to your final travel destination Luggage experts are sharing the importance of keeping one small item on your checked-in baggage. While you likely already have it on your luggage, not many people know just how important it is to remain in tact to ensure your bag makes it to your destination. According to the experts at the independent London-based luggage brand, GMT Zero, your checked-in luggage goes through a harrowing process to reach your final destination. Involving a 'whirl of belts' and 'robotic arms, ramps, and carts' the process is 'a bit like in Willy Wonka's factory' according to GMT Zero. Filled with precarious twists and turns, it's no short feat that your luggage arrives at baggage claim. But if you want to increase the chances of that happening, there is one thing you should do: always make sure the airport luggage tag is securely attached and in good condition. The advent of self-service baggage drop off means that many people attach the airport-issued luggage tags themselves. These paper tags differ from the personalised ones most people add to their suitcases with their home address and contact details. The airport luggage tag has a specific barcode and details the final destination point of your bag. According to GMT Zero: 'Along the way on the conveyor belts, the suitcase passes through scanners that read the barcode on the luggage tag to determine its destination. 'This is the first fundamental step. The label created at the check-in, in fact, contains your information and that unique barcode and numerical code that belongs solely to your bag,' the brand explains in a blog post. GMT Zero emphasises that this barcode is 'crucial' because it is scanned by a system designed to separate bags according to their flight. That means that if your tag is missing or damaged or unable to be scanned for any reason it needs to be sent to an operator to be scanned manually. That said, when you are tagging your luggage at a baggage drop-off point, you should always ensure double-check the details on the tag and make sure it is securely well and clearly visible. You can also add your own personalised luggage tag as an added precaution. It is also important that you remove any old and irrelevant airport luggage tags from your suitcase before adding a new one. This is also vital to reduce confusion or the potential diversion of your bag as it travels through the airport. It's crucial to double-check that you are not carrying any banned or prohibited items in your checked luggage. GMT Zero confirms that - just as with hand luggage - checked luggage is scanned by X-rays and could potentially be manually inspected by airport staff. Events when luggage won't make the final destination Ryanair has revealed that there are " certain circumstances" when your checked-in luggage might not be carried on the same plane as you even if everything else goes smoothly. According to the airline's general terms and conditions, they may decide to carry your luggage on an alternative flight for: 'safety, security or operational reasons'. As an example, Ryanair shares that they may decide to send your luggage on a different flight to the same destination if the plane has reached the maximum take-off weight allowance. If this is a major inconvenience, especially depending on the reason for your travel, don't panic. According to the airline, if your checked-in luggage is carried on a subsequent flight they will deliver it to you. That is unless any laws apply that may require you to be present to go through customs. Once your checked-in luggage makes it to your arrival destination, you are required to collect it as soon as it is made available. While this may be tricky or inconvenient if the airport is out of the way, if you do not collect your luggage within a 'reasonable time' the airline may charge you a storage fee.
