Common luggage mistakes travelers make
5:41 PM EDT, July 24, 2024
It's well-known which suitcase colors are the worst travel options. Choosing the wrong color can make identifying your suitcase on the baggage carousel difficult. Avoid these shades like the plague.
The most popular suitcase colors are black, gray, and blue. Choosing these or similar shades is the worst possible option because most travelers will likely make a similar decision. So, if you decide to check your luggage, expect complications at the pickup.
It's better to avoid suitcases in these colors
An accumulation of suitcases in similar colors will slow down the identification of your own baggage. Everyone will expect that the incoming suitcase will belong to them. In the worst case, someone might mistakenly take your suitcase.
Carriers uniformly advise passengers to avoid these colors, and if they choose them, they should mark their suitcases with some distinctive element. It's worth sticking a unique sticker on the baggage or attaching a colorful ribbon or handle.
The worst choice turns out to be black
The head of Frankfurt Airport, Stefan Schulte, even warned travelers to avoid black suitcases because they are hard to tell apart. “Many people travel with black wheeled suitcases, making identification very time-consuming,” explained an airport spokesperson, quoted by The Sun.
Experts also advise paying attention to the material from which the suitcase is made. Those made from less durable materials are easier to break during transport.
