Baggage handler reveals why you should never tie a ribbon to your suitcase

A baggage handler has spilled the beans on why holidaymakers should think twice before adorning their luggage with ribbons . While many globetrotters tie colorful identifiers to their suitcases to spot them easily at baggage claim, an airport insider has warned that this common practice might backfire . Speaking to RSVP Live , the worker explained that those seemingly harmless ribbons could interfere with the baggage scanning systems.

The insider shared: "Ribbons 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. Take old stickers off the bag, it can cause confusion with the scanning process."

Moreover, the handler had a peculiar piece of advice for travelers: steer clear of packing marzipan. It turns out that the sweet treat's density is similar to that of explosives, potentially leading to a security scare that could see both the suitcase and its owner removed from the flight.

In related travel news, a travel guru recently highlighted that a staggering four out of five Brits are oblivious to a new security measure implemented this year. The UK Government has mandated that by June 1, major airports must install advanced scanners capable of allowing passengers to carry up to two liters of liquids in hand luggage and leave electronics like laptops packed away, reports the Mirror .

Despite the original implementation date for new airport security solutions being pushed from 2022, prominent airports like Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester have unfortunately confirmed they will not meet the upcoming deadline. On the other hand, small-scale airports including Teesside, London City, Birmingham, and Newcastle are set to embrace the changes real-time, having already installed the new screening technology.

The contrasting levels of readiness among different airports have left passengers perplexed over what they can or cannot bring along. An exclusive survey by AirAdvisor provided insight on this confusion to The Mirror, indicating an overwhelming 83% of respondents were oblivious to the future regulations regarding 100ml liquid rules at airports this summer.

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Soon enough, travelers can carry up to two liters of liquids in their hand luggage on flights. Although this applies mainly to UK airports, it's worth noting that current regulations may still be operative at certain destinations or during inbound UK journeys.

For now, passengers can only bring along liquids under 100ml in their hand luggage within a sealed plastic bag measuring 20cm x 20cm and totaling no more than one liter - a rule expected to stick around until June 1 at least. In addressing these imminent changes, founder and CEO of AirAdvisor Anton Radchenko commented: "Considering this rule holds significant importance and will redefine how we travel, people should be aware of it."

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