A series of viral TikTok videos have suggested that tying a ribbon onto your luggage can make it quicker to spot on the carousel - but a travel expert warns it's a bad idea Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters The thrill of jetting off on holiday can often be overshadowed by the hassle of navigating through the airport. However, a series of TikTok videos suggest that adding ribbons to your luggage can make it easier to spot on the carousel, potentially speeding up the process. But this might not be the most effective method.
Gareth Llewellyn, a travel and luxury golf holiday expert from Chaka Travel, proposes a more efficient solution - selecting the right colour for your bag. A bright-coloured suitcase could streamline your travel experience. Llewellyn recommends investing in a suitcase with a distinctive pattern or colour such as red, yellow, green, striped or even polka dots.
This is because personalising your bags with ribbons can often be overlooked, and the tags and ribbons can easily be removed during transit. Opting for a brightly coloured or unusual piece of luggage is often the quickest way to identify your bag, enabling you to exit the airport faster, reports the Express . Those travelling with expensive and bulky equipment, like golfers, should take extra care in choosing a bag that.