Why Baggage Handlers Say You Should Never Tie a Ribbon to Your Suitcase

a ribbon hangs near or over the tag, it can interfere with scanning and make the label harder to read.

When a tag can’t be read properly, the bag may need to be processed manually. This slows it down and increases the chance it could miss connecting flights or be delayed.

Another issue is physical interference. Loose ribbons can get caught in conveyor continue reading …