Easy airport baggage carousel hack that can help you get your suitcase first - Leeds Live
We all know that after navigating airport security, check-in, and a flight, the wait for your luggage at the carousel can feel like an eternity. There's always that nagging doubt in the back of your mind questioning whether your bag made it at all, and it can be frustrating to stand around waiting for your suitcase to finally emerge on the carousel.
However, there's a simple trick that could ensure your suitcase is one of the first off the plane - and it won't cost you a penny more. Hadleigh Diamond, Commercial Director at SCS Chauffeurs, disclosed that many of the company's clients use the same hack to expedite their exit from the airport, reports the Mirror.
He elaborated: "Clients regularly tell us that the difference between a good travel day and a stressful one often starts with baggage reclaim. If you're standing waiting for 30 minutes while the carousel clunks out someone else's bags, your trip can feel so much longer. But the fragile sticker trick is a game-changer - and it often works.
"We've heard this tip from both airport ground staff and frequent flyers. You don't need to lie or explain - just politely ask the check-in agent to add a 'fragile' sticker to your suitcase.
"It's not guaranteed, but more often than not, your bag is among the first out. We've seen it work time and time again."
The trick works because airport ground staff usually load 'fragile' items last into the plane's hold to prevent them from being squashed, and these are then the first to be unloaded at the destination to avoid bearing heavy loads. While it won't shave hours off your wait time, the potential 20-minute saving could mean a bit more time by the pool or arriving at your hotel in time to beat the rush at the buffet!
For those on a tight schedule, considering hand luggage only fares might be beneficial. Airlines typically allow at least one free bag, but do check the size restrictions as they vary between airlines.
For instance, Ryanair permits one free bag that must not exceed (40 x 20 x 25 cm) and should fit under the seat. easyJet has a similar policy where your carry-on bag - including the handle and wheels - must not exceed 56 x 25 x 45 cm. If you wish to bring a larger bag or an additional one, you'll need to fork out extra.
In recent times, many have attempted to outsmart the system. One passenger was lauded as a 'genius' after he devised a clever packing hack that allowed him to cram 20kg of items into his hand luggage, thus avoiding any extra baggage fees on his Ryanair flight.
Others have resorted to tactics such as wearing all their clothes at once, or stuffing garments into a pillowcase to pass it off as a pillow, thereby not technically counting as a bag.
However, airline employees are savvy to these tactics (they've seen it all before), so while you might strike lucky if they choose to overlook it, getting caught could result in substantial on-the-spot fines, potentially costing more than adding a second bag initially would have.
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