Choosing the wrong color for a suitcase can hide risks? Don't ignore these travel safety details

The data previously released by Ryanair, the largest low-cost airline in Europe, is alarming: up to 99.9% of passengers encounter the problem of picking up or losing luggage in front of the airport baggage conveyor belt due to selecting three specific colors of luggage. In addition to the color "stepping on thunder", flight attendants also revealed that many passengers have privacy loopholes in the use of luggage tags, which expose personal information and pose hidden security risks.

These three luggage colors, known as the "king of contrasting colors," are black, dark gray, and dark blue. This type of dark colored luggage has become a mainstream choice due to its dirt resistance and versatility, but it is also difficult to distinguish among the dense luggage piles on the luggage conveyor belt due to its high similarity in appearance. Especially during peak hours of airport passenger flow, dozens of dark suitcases of the same style are piled up, and passengers may accidentally pick them up; Some suitcases without obvious markings are also prone to being mistakenly taken and difficult to trace, ultimately leading to loss and delaying the pace of travel.

1、 Color Avoiding Pits Guide: Choose the Right Color+Identification to Reduce the Probability of Errors

To prevent luggage from being picked up or lost, color selection is the first line of defense. It is recommended to prioritize colors with high saturation and low collision rate, such as bright yellow, mint green, rose red and other bright colors for luggage. These colors have extremely high visual recognition in the luggage pile and can quickly lock onto the target. If you prefer a low-key style, you can choose light colors such as light gray and off white, and pair them with personalized decorations to balance practicality and reduce collision.

Merely relying on colors is not enough, adding exclusive logos can further reduce risks. Eye catching luggage tags can be hung on the luggage, colored straps can be tied, or unique stickers and decorations can be pasted to form exclusive visual symbols. It should be noted that the identification should be firm and durable to avoid detachment during transportation; At the same time, avoid using easily damaged decorations to prevent scratching the luggage or being hooked by other luggage. In addition, it is recommended to place a card with contact information inside the luggage compartment, which can provide clues for luggage retrieval even if the external identification is lost.

2、 Luggage tag privacy taboo: Don't let personal information "run naked"

In addition to color issues, the risk of privacy leakage on luggage tags is more easily overlooked. Many passengers are accustomed to filling in complete information such as name, home address, and mobile phone number on their luggage tags, unaware that this information may be used by criminals, leading to security issues such as theft and harassment. Flight attendants remind that the core function of luggage tags is to facilitate contacting the owner of lost luggage without exposing all privacy, and to adhere to the principles of "necessity and safety".

The correct way to fill in the luggage tag is to only fill in the name (or nickname) and backup phone number (it is recommended to use a non primary phone number), without filling in the detailed home address; You can also provide an email address for more privacy when contacting via email. If a luggage tag with a hidden compartment is used, complete information can be filled in the compartment, with only simple markings on the outside, ensuring smooth communication channels and avoiding privacy leakage. In addition, it is recommended to take photos of the luggage and its contents in advance for archiving. If the luggage is lost, photos can be used to quickly prove the ownership of the items.

3、 Extended reminder: These luggage details can also avoid risks

In addition to color and luggage tags, the material and lock selection of the luggage are also closely related to travel safety. It is recommended to choose luggage with TSA customs lock, which is convenient for customs inspection and can prevent luggage from being pried open during transportation; Prioritize the use of wear-resistant and drop resistant PC or ABS materials to reduce the probability of damage during transportation. At the same time, valuable items should be carried with you as much as possible to avoid being placed in checked baggage and reduce the risk of loss or theft.

When picking up luggage at the airport, it is also necessary to develop good habits: remember the color, identification, and appearance characteristics of the luggage in advance, wait in a timely manner after arriving at the luggage conveyor belt, and avoid the luggage being mistakenly picked up by others due to delay; If luggage is found to have been picked up incorrectly or lost, immediately contact the airport luggage service center, provide luggage information and itinerary, and assist staff in tracking and searching.