Christmas travel season and New Year’s Eve approaches and, with it, the desire to spend as little time as possible at the airport. Between queues, controls and waiting, there is a moment that many travelers would like to shorten: the arrival of the suitcase on the airport conveyor belt. A simple, free trick is now attracting the attention of passengers looking to speed up this process.
The “Fragile” label can help
According to statements collected by the British newspaper Mirror, Hadleigh Diamond, commercial director of SCS Chauffeurs, explains that placing a “Fragile” label on the suitcase can make a difference when disembarking. This is because luggage marked as fragile is usually placed last in the plane’s hold, ensuring that it is the first to leave at the destination.
Therefore, when we arrive at the airport, there is a greater chance of seeing our suitcase appear among the first on the conveyor belt, saving minutes that, on short or connecting trips, make all the difference.
Free labels for those who request them
These labels are designed for passengers carrying sensitive objects, such as glass, ceramics or delicate products. However, any passenger can request them free of charge at the check-in counter, without any justification or additional cost.
The trick has attracted the attention of travelers who want to speed up the baggage collection process, especially during busy times at airports.
When the trip begins at baggage claim
For Diamond, this small gesture can influence the traveler’s mood from the beginning:
“Our customers often comment that the difference between a good day’s travel and a stressful day starts right at luggage collection.”
Waiting twenty or thirty minutes for your suitcase while watching other passengers’ luggage can prolong the feeling of delay and make you even more tired after a long flight.
A simple but not infallible trick
According to , several experts remember, however, that this method does not guarantee results in all cases. Hold management depends on the airline, the airport, the type of aircraft and the flow of passengers. Still, many travelers report having success using this simple tip.
In the middle of the travel season, when every minute counts, asking for a “Fragile” label could be a little trick to consider, especially since it doesn’t cost anything.
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