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Baggage Handler Shares the Suitcase Type Most Likely to Be 'Thrown Around'
If you have ever watched your suitcase disappear down the airport conveyor belt and silently hoped for the best, a former baggage handler has some reassuring — and practical — advice for you.
TL;DR
- Choose luggage brands popular with airline crew for durability.
- Avoid checking in bags with weak handles, as they are prone to breaking.
- Keep luggage weight within the standard 23kg limit.
- Avoid unusually shaped, oversized, or non-standard items like baby strollers.
- Fly direct whenever possible to reduce the risk of lost luggage.
- Allow ample time for connecting flights to ensure baggage transfer.
- Wheeled suitcases are preferred by handlers for easier and quicker movement.
- Throwing bags is sometimes necessary to meet scheduled times, making wheeled bags advantageous.
- Packing light reduces strain on the bag and decreases the likelihood of damage.
- Lost luggage may end up at Unclaimed Baggage in Alabama, where certain items are discarded for safety or privacy reasons.