A worker at Dublin Airport has issued advice for travellers to ensure their luggage moves smoothly and safely through the airport amid the busy European summer period.
The baggage handler 'John' told Irish news site RSVP Live ribbons on suitcases can interfere with the airport's automatic scanning systems and cause delays.
"Ribbons that people tie onto their suitcases to help identify them can cause issues with the bag being scanned in the baggage hall," he said.
"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."
He also advised removing older airport stickers to avoid confusing the scanning process and placing suitcases wheels-up to help reduce damage during handling.
Additionally, marzipan should not be put in luggage, John said, as its density is similar to some explosives, potentially triggering security alarms and resulting in bag searches.
