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Ryanair issues warning to anyone flying with a black suitcase on any airline

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Published 12:32 25 Jul 2024 GMT+1

Ryanair issues warning to anyone flying with a black suitcase on any airline

Ryanair has pretty straightforward advice you should follow, if you can

Tom Earnshaw

Tom Earnshaw

Budget airline Ryanair has issued stern advice when it comes to travelling abroad with a black suitcase - and that's regardless of whether you're flying with them or an industry rival.

Most of us who have travelled overseas have been there, stood around the luggage carousel at our destination of choice waiting for our bags to successfully appear.

And no matter how many times you've flown, the relief when you catch a glimpse of the bag is an immediate anxiety busting experience.

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But it's not always guaranteed. And trust me, I know, having been caught up in Manchester Airport's chaos last month, landing in Spain without our family's six suitcases. Not ideal.

Every year, millions of cases are lost across the UK. BBC data from 2022 shows that a massive 26 million pieces were either delayed, lost, or damaged after flights.

One big reason for cases going missing is mistaken identity.

So many bags (LADbible)
So many bags (LADbible)

It's become that much of an issue that airlines themselves are now offering travellers advice on what cases they should be buying to avoid the headache of missing belongings and a ruined holiday.

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Dublin-based Ryanair, which is Europe's largest operator, has highlighted cases you should be avoiding altogether.

But if you can't avoid that, there's also a few hacks you should undertake to make sure you know what your bag looks like and others avoid taking it.

"Make it easier to spot your checked-in luggage on the carousel, especially if your luggage is black, navy or grey," it said.

"Add a colourful luggage tag or ribbon to the handle so that there's no confusion on arrival."

A nervous moment when you think all the bags are up and you can't see yours (Getty Stock Images)
A nervous moment when you think all the bags are up and you can't see yours (Getty Stock Images)

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And Frankfurt Airport over in Germany has also warned traveller of the chaos that can ensue with black luggage.

"Many people travel with black suitcases on wheels which makes identifying them very time-intensive," an airport spokesperson said.

Airport boss Stefan Schulte said it was 'hard to distinguish them from each other' when it came to dark suitcases.

In June, Manchester Airport was forced to cancel all flights from two terminals for the remainder of its day after suffering a huge loss of power.

Those travelling via Terminal One and Terminal Two saw their flights cancelled. Many of those who did manage to jet off on the very early flights of the day were sent without their baggage, due to the power loss leading to issues with the check system and physically getting the cases to their respective planes.

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Your luggage is instantly more distinguishable if it's vibrant or has tags (Getty Stock Images)
Your luggage is instantly more distinguishable if it's vibrant or has tags (Getty Stock Images)

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When it comes to buying a suitcase, one airport worker previously gave good advice on suitcases which are most likely to get damaged in transit.

"If your bag is over 55lbs, it's gonna have a bad time. How annoyed do you get lifting your own bag into the back of the car," they said.

"Imagine have to do that 200 times - it gets frustrating and tiresome and sometimes we just throw with very little care because they are too heavy to do carefully."

Where to buy non-black suitcases

If you're after a suitcase that's easier to spot on the luggage carousel, Antler is currently hosting a massive sale with up to 40% off some of its bestselling suitcases.

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There's the berry red Stamford with £81 off, the pine-green 'Logo' hard shell with £57 off, and loads more.

Featured Image Credit: LADbible/Getty Stock Images

Topics: Ryanair, Travel, Hacks, Holiday, UK News, Europe

Tom Earnshaw
Tom Earnshaw

Tom joined LADbible Group in 2024, currently working as SEO Lead across all brands including LADbible, UNILAD, SPORTbible, Tyla, UNILAD Tech, and GAMINGbible. He moved to the company from Reach plc where he enjoyed spells as a content editor and senior reporter for one of the country's most-read local news brands, LancsLive. When he's not in work, Tom spends his adult life as a suffering Manchester United supporter after a childhood filled with trebles and Premier League titles. You can't have it all forever, I suppose.

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