Free sticker will get your luggage to baggage reclaim quicker

Daily Record

3 days ago

If you're heading to the airport anytime soon, you might want to check in early and request a free sticker, as it could save you a huge amount of time
Anyone jetting off this summer could utilise a simple trick to speed-up their journey - including using one free sticker to try to ensure your luggage is first on the carousel at collection. According to SCS Chauffeurs, there's a very straightforward way to bypass the luggage carousel wait - and it shouldn't cost a penny.
The experts suggest you should attach a fragile sticker to your checked bag or request one from staff at check-in. Although intended for items like glassware or ceramics, bags marked "fragile" are often loaded last onto the aircraft, meaning they're among the first to be offloaded upon arrival.
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Airports can be a stressful experience, and after spending hours stuffed into to a sweaty flight the nightmare of passport control can only add to the stress. So once you've finally made your way onto British soil, the last thing you want is another 30 minutes watching bags endlessly travel around the carousel - with no sight of your own.
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"Clients regularly tell us that the difference between a good travel day and a stressful one often starts with baggage reclaim," says Hadleigh Diamond, Commercial Director at SCS Chauffeurs. "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."
Airport luggage handling tends to follow a standard procedure. "Fragile" items are usually loaded last into the aircraft's hold to prevent them from being squashed, and they're the first out to avoid being buried under heavier baggage, reports Bristol Live.
This means that even if you're seated in row 32 at the rear of the plane, your bag could arrive at the baggage reclaim area before you do.
For passengers with tight connecting flights, planned transfers, or accompanying children, shaving off 20–30 minutes waiting at the baggage carousel can be quite beneficial.
Especially when baggage reclaim delays can exceed 40 minutes at some major airports during the busy season, such small advantages can greatly improve the post-flight experience.