A baggage handler reveals why you should never attach a ribbon to your suitcase.

where the official baggage tag is located. Avoid any dangling elements—especially long ribbons or straps—that could get caught in the machinery.

The principle is simple yet crucial: your suitcase should remain identifiable without interfering with the highly automated sorting process.

The unexpected culprit… marzipan!

Yes, you read that right. John also warns about another surprising item: marzipan. Because of its dense consistency, it can be mistaken for certain sensitive materials during X-ray screening, which may lead to a thorough inspection or even the opening of your luggage.

In other words: