It makes sense to attach tags to luggage, especially since suitcases can get lost.
However, certain information should not be found on it.
Virtually everyone at an airport can read the information on your luggage tag if it gets lost.
Nevertheless, you should attach a luggage tag to it.
You can find out what exactly should be noted there in the further article.
What should be noted on your luggage tag
Basically, the airline must be able to reach you to inform you that your bag has been found.
It is therefore important to put
your name, your e-mail address and your telephone number
on the
luggage tags
.
When traveling abroad, avoid a luggage tag with a flag or something on it that says something about your nationality.
To be on the safe side,
create
an e-mail
containing a photo of your luggage, its dimensions and your contact information, which you can forward to the airline in the event that your luggage is lost.
By the way
: make sure that your trailer has a cover.
This will keep your contact information
safe from strangers
.
Read here
: That's why these little stickers are so important for your flight luggage.
Never write your address on the luggage tag
However, what you should
n't put on your luggage tag is your home address
.
"If you can avoid giving your home address, you will be less likely to be a victim of break-ins while you are away," said USA Today.
What you should instead write on the sign on your suitcase is the
address of your stay during the trip
, i.e. that of the hotel or a similar holiday accommodation.
At least on your outward flight on vacation.
For the return flight, for example, it is advisable
to write down your work address on the tag
.
Read here
: Ingenious trick: This is how you always get your suitcase first at the baggage carousel.
Luggage tags are also available electronically
If you want to be on the safe side, you can also get an
electronic luggage tag
.
These often have specific codes that can be scanned by the airport staff.
This gives them the information they need without strangers being able to read it out.
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: Is it a punishable offense to leave your luggage unattended at train stations & Co.?
You can also follow the electronic tags on your smartphone.
This means that you always know the exact
location of your luggage
.
(sca)