CHENNAI. The Airports Authority of India has advised passengers to tie coloured ribbons to their suitcases before travelling to help reduce baggage-related confusion and mix-ups at airports. This advisory follows frequent incidents at various airports, including Chennai, where travellers have mistakenly collected the wrong luggage from baggage conveyor belts. Since most modern suitcases look highly similar in size, shape, and colour, travellers often struggle to identify their own bags after long flights. While airlines do attach traditional baggage tags with matching details on boarding passes, many passengers fail to verify these small numbers due to travel fatigue and the rush to exit the terminal.
Airport officials believe that using coloured ribbons will serve as an immediate visual identifier, allowing passengers to spot their luggage quickly and easily on the conveyor belts. This simple, cost-effective measure is expected to significantly minimize accidental mix-ups and streamline the baggage collection process for tired travellers. By adding a distinct personal touch to their luggage, passengers can avoid the hassle of accidental swaps and ensure a smoother, faster transition through the arrival terminal.
