British tourists warned about tying ribbons onto their suitcases

An airport employee who works as a baggage handler has warned passengers against tying ribbons around their suitcases. The Dublin Airport baggage handler John advised holidaymakers to remove the ribbons used to identify their luggage as they can cause delays in your bags getting to the plane.

Speaking to RSVP Live, he said: "Ribbons that people tie onto their suitcases to help identify them can cause issues with the bag being scanned in the baggage hall. If the bag can't be scanned automatically, it can end up in manual processing, which could mean your bag doesn't make it to the flight." John also shared a few more travel tips with RSVP Live's Lifestyle Editor, Megan Martin.

He recommended that travellers remove any old stickers from their luggage, explaining that leftover tags can confuse scanners and lead to unnecessary delays.

The baggage handler further advised placing your suitcase wheels-up to reduce the risk of damage, and warned travellers never to pack marzipan in their luggage.

John explained that marzipan shares a similar density to certain explosives, meaning your bag could be removed for inspection and you might even be called off the plane for a security check.

Instead of the traditional ribbon-tie, technology now lets travellers track their luggage easily and discreetly using an AirTag.

The small, lightweight tracking devices designed by Apple help users locate personal items like keys, wallets, or bags.

They work with the Find My app on iPhones, iPads, and Macs, allowing users to see their items' locations on a map.

Using Bluetooth technology, AirTags can communicate with nearby Apple devices to update their location, even if they're far away from the owner.