It’s not so easy being an airport baggage handler, and there’s more than meets the eye than only dealing with their weight. As per a recent interview with a professional bag handler who deals with check-in luggage daily, here are a few quick tips to make sure your belongings are safe, sound, secure, and snug as best they can be:
Opt for hard shell cases rather than free-from duffels
Since stacking bags is like a game of Tetris
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Keep all liquids tightly packed in inner (rather than exterior) compartments
Prevent gooey messes on your luggage and others’
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Invest in a four wheeler
Two wheelers tend to get dragged and squished
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Protect car streets and strollers with plastic sheeting
Or risk rips, dents, and missing straps
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Maybe don’t invest in luxury luggage
Sure, a Louis is a classic, but perhaps reserve it for carry-ons only
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