All holidaymakers flying with luggage warned not to make 'risky' travel mistake
Navigating through the chaos of travel delays, endless queues, and cancellations can turn flying into a nightmare, with airports being the last place you'd want to linger.
Luggage tags not only help you spot your bags quickly to make a swift exit but also add a personal touch to your belongings. Regular travellers know all too well the frustration of misplaced luggage, making these tags essential travel accessories.
Yet, there's a cautionary note from experts regarding the details you display on your tags. According to 1st Move International, opting for personalised luggage tags could be "more risky than stylish".
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The firm highlights that posts featuring personalised luggage tags have surged in popularity on TikTok, with over 1.8 million mentions. Additionally, searches for "what info to put on luggage tag" have skyrocketed by 4,600% in the past 90 days.
1st Move International has offered advice on what information is safe to share and what might compromise your security if included on your tags, reports the Mirror.
Mike Harvey, Managing Director at 1st Move International, advises: "When creating luggage tags for your suitcases, it's crucial to balance providing essential contact information with protecting your personal security."
For those unsure about what to include on their luggage tags, here's a helpful guide from 1st Move.
What to include on your luggage tags
Full name: Use your full name as it appears on your passport. This helps assist airline staff in locating and safely returning your belongings if they go missing.
Phone number: List a phone number with the country code for quick communication.
Email address: Include an email address for additional contact, especially for international trips. Consider using a separate travel email address to keep it distinct from your personal one.
Information to avoid putting on luggage tags
Home address: For your privacy and security, avoid including your full home address.
Details of valuables: Avoid mentioning any valuable items inside your suitcase to prevent drawing unwanted attention.
Travel plans and destinations: Keep your travel itinerary and destination details private to prevent misuse of your information.
Sensitive information: To protect your personal identity, refrain from including personal identification numbers such as national insurance or passport numbers. This includes avoiding details of travel insurance policy numbers.