Many travelers tie colorful ribbons or strings to their suitcases to quickly spot them on crowded airport carousels. While this may seem like a smart trick, a seasoned baggage handler from Dublin Airport is urging people to think twice.

John, who has years of experience handling luggage at one of Europe’s busiest airports, explained that these decorations often become unexpected hazards. “We understand why people do it,” he said, “but those ribbons can get caught in conveyor belts or baggage machines, leading to delays or even damaging the luggage.” What seems like a simple hack could actually be disrupting the entire baggage handling process…