But according to airport employees, this trick can disrupt the automated baggage sorting system. At airports, suitcases are scanned and sorted automatically using barcodes. If something obstructs the scan, such as a ribbon or an object caught on the handle, the suitcase may be set aside for manual processing.
As a result, your luggage may be delayed or not loaded onto the same plane as you.
Stickers can also cause problems
We don’t always think about it, but stickers stuck on suitcases can also disrupt the scan, especially if they are old stickers with barcodes still visible.
The advice from professionals is simple: before travelling, remove old tags and stickers from your luggage. This will prevent any confusion during automatic sorting.
