Suitcase color risk factor: How to avoid losing it at the airport!

Suitcase color risk factor: How to avoid losing it at the airport!

It can be extremely annoying at the airport if your checked suitcase gets lost. In this context, research by Ryanair shows that the color of the suitcase has a significant impact on the risk of luggage being lost. According to Ryanair, 40% of all suitcases are black, making them difficult to identify. While dark colors like black, gray and blue are popular among travelers, they carry a higher risk of confusion.

Travel expert Jamie Frazer explains that black hard-shell suitcases are the most commonly lost because airport staff have difficulty identifying these suitcases. Stefan Schulte, the head of Frankfurt Airport, also strongly advises against using suitcases in black, gray and blue. More conspicuous colors not only make identification easier, but also significantly reduce the risk of loss.

Tips to avoid losing luggage

To reduce the likelihood of losing your suitcase, there are several practical tips:

• Koffer in bunten, leuchtenden Farben wählen.
• Schwarz, Grau und Blau vermeiden.
• Koffer mit bunten Aufklebern oder Bändern versehen.
• Alte Gepäckanhänger entfernen.
• Kontaktinformationen auf Gepäckanhängern angeben, jedoch keine Privatadresse.
• Frühzeitig am Flughafen eintreffen, um Eile bei der Gepäckabfertigung zu vermeiden.
• Ein „Koffer-Selfie“ vor Reisebeginn machen, um bei Verlust eine schnellere Identifizierung zu ermöglichen.

Ryanair also recommends attaching colored luggage tags or bows to the suitcases. This is intended to make it easier to identify luggage at the baggage carousel and thus reduce the risk of the suitcase being considered lost. It's important to follow each airline's policies to avoid problems.

The choice of suitcase color is not just a question of taste, but can also make a decisive contribution to the safety of the luggage. Travelers should be aware of this fact and take appropriate precautions to enjoy their vacation without worries.

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