subject: Personalised Luggage Straps For Appearance And Security All In One [print this page] Losing luggage at an airport is easyLosing luggage at an airport is easy. With the major baggage colours being black, olive and dark navy blue, it's no wonder that people mistakenly claim the wrong bags and sometimes don't even realise it until they are on their way home or at the hotel! In many cases, personalised luggage straps could have easily prevented these mishaps.
Some large international airports have added security details that are strategically positioned at baggage claim areas. These people make sure that the bags you are carrying have tags matching your tickets. Occasionally, people are shocked to find out they were already on their way with the wrong bags and the right ones are then located and switched.
However, for less security oriented airports, personal straps and tags are very important so that you can spot your luggage quickly. These methods of identification don't necessarily need to have your name emblazoned all over. They do, however, need to provide you with a method whereby you can quickly recognise and claim your bag.
Something as simple as a bright scarf or ribbon tied around the handle can help, especially if you have one of those all too common black cases that look like every other one coming off your plane. Unfortunately, these are easily removed and may fall off when the baggage is sorted and placed into the plane.
Brightly coloured stretch straps can be purchased at most airports to be added on at the last minute. These can help, but because of the way they are secured, it's not uncommon to have them just completely detach themselves from the luggage during the trip, especially when airport baggage personnel throw bags around. It is best to think ahead and to order personalised luggage straps of a good quality prior to your holiday. These can be ordered online and sent directly to you.
Some of the more expensive straps actually come in sets where they both interlock. If one strap comes loose, the other will remain as the anchor. They are wide enough to have an insert where a temporary card can be inserted with whatever information you feel comfortable with. After all, if the bag is found you do need to make certain someone can contact you easily.
For long trips or holidays where the entire family take a number of suitcases and would need many of these straps, look online for sites that sell in bulk. Look for companies that have a good reputation and can offer good quality, good value travel accessories. One of the benefits of buying online is that you can often find better value than in high street shops or large retailers, not to mention far more choice! Personalised items, including personalised luggage straps, are easy to order online as all you will need to do is specify the colour you want and the text you need.
Personalised luggage straps can also be a great way to encourage children with their packing. Often, little ones are quite nervous about journeys, even for family holidays. Making packing fun can go a long way in cheering them up ready for the long journey, and having their special case marked with brightly coloured personalised luggage straps can make a lot of difference.
