Travel Mistakes That Bite Harder Than Jet Lag

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Travel hacks don’t always work the way we think. ✈️ You’ve probably seen people tying colorful ribbons to their suitcase handles to make them easier to spot — maybe you’ve even done it yourself. But according to a baggage handler at Dublin Airport, those ribbons can actually mess up the automatic scanners, causing your bag to get flagged for manual processing. That means delays, misplaced luggage, and sometimes your suitcase taking a different route than you! It’s one of those little mistakes travelers make without realizing the consequences. Watch this video to find out how to avoid baggage nightmares and keep your trips stress-free.  Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/   Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV   Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official   Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

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00:00Colorful ribbons may help identify your luggage on the carousel, but they can also hinder

00:05the scanning process, leading to potential misrouting.

00:08Those ribbons can obstruct identification tags, causing bags to be manually processed

00:14and possibly missed on flights, just like those old destination stickers you forgot

00:18to remove.

00:22For most people, packing is a straightforward routine.

00:25They pull out their hardshell suitcase, toss it onto the bed, and fill it with clothes.

00:30Upon arriving at their hotel or Airbnb, they plop their luggage down on the bed and dig

00:35out what they need, often leaving the rest scattered on the floor.

00:39Even with luggage racks available in many hotels, a significant number of guests still prefer

00:44to use the bed.

00:45If you think I'm about to tell you a lame story about germs, I won't.

00:50Though placing a suitcase that's rolled over the grimy airport floors on the bed isn't

00:54exactly the best option.

00:57It's essential to use the luggage rack in hotel rooms to keep your suitcase off the bed

01:01because bed bugs have become a growing concern.

01:04Avoiding contact with surfaces can help reduce the risk of pests, so if there's no rack available,

01:10consider storing your luggage inside a garbage bag for extra protection.

01:15It's a good idea to toss one in your suitcase just in case.

01:20Do you know those points at the airport where they offer you to wrap your luggage with plastic

01:24film to protect it?

01:25Well, it screams scam.

01:28First, they do that for 10 bucks, while a whole roll of that film costs how much?

01:33Like a dollar?

01:34Second, let's just think for a sec.

01:37Be honest.

01:38What can this film protect you from?

01:41Dust at best.

01:42Honestly, it's more money-wise to buy an actual textile cover that's reusable.

01:47Both your wallet and marine animals will be grateful for that.

01:53Next on, padlocks.

01:55The big question is, do we really need them on our luggage?

01:59Of course, but only as long as you want to attract unwanted attention from robbers.

02:03Remember that a padlock is not a deterrent at all.

02:07In fact, some may interpret it as an indication that the contents are worth inspecting and stealing.

02:13Also, it's really, really easy to open those padlocks without a key.

02:18Look at the zipper.

02:19It can be easily manipulated with a simple pen, allowing you to pull the locked zipper tabs

02:24around the suitcase to reseal it.

02:27You see?

02:28Those textile covers aren't that bad.

02:33It may sound strange, but sometimes flights with more segments are cheaper than non-stop

02:38ones.

02:39Let's say, uh, John Smith wants to fly from New York to Charleston, South Carolina, but

02:44a direct flight is expensive.

02:46Instead, he books a cheaper flight with a layover in Charleston, but ultimately heading to Denver.

02:53John plans to sneak out in Charleston and ditch the rest of the ticket.

02:57But is he really being clever?

02:59Hmm?

03:00Not really.

03:01This practice is called skip lagging.

03:03It involves purchasing a flight with a layover in your desired destination and exiting at

03:08that stop, rather than continuing to the final destination.

03:12Although not new, skip lagging gained traction during the fare hikes of late 2021.

03:18Websites like skiplags.com help travelers find these hidden deals.

03:23Recently, American Airlines sued skip lagging, alleging it misled customers about ticket validity.

03:30Despite this and other lawsuits, skip lagged remains operational, often defeating larger

03:35companies in court.

03:38Airlines oppose skip lagging because it results in lost revenue and operational headaches, such

03:42as empty seats and gate confusion.

03:45If caught, passengers risk having their tickets canceled, being banned from the airline, or forfeiting

03:50returned flights, especially if they have checked luggage.

03:54My advice?

03:55Avoid skip lagging.

03:57While you might get away with it once, it's not worth the trouble in the long run.

04:03Don't overlook Airbnbs without reviews.

04:06If you find a listing with no reviews, take a moment to check the host's profile.

04:11They might be an experienced host with a wealth of positive reviews from other properties.

04:17In that case, it's just the listing that's new, not the host, which usually means you'll

04:22have a great experience.

04:23Plus, new listings often come at a lower price, giving you a chance to snag a good deal.

04:29But what you should discount for sure is Airbnbs that lack reviews for both the listing and

04:34the host.

04:36When is the best day to book airfare?

04:39While it was once thought that weekends had higher fares and Tuesdays were ideal for purchasing

04:44tickets, this belief is up for re-evaluation.

04:48Airline prices have surged by 29% this year compared to 2021.

04:54USA Today consulted Expedia, Hopper, and Google Flights about the best booking days.

05:00Their data shows that the day of the week has little impact on airfare savings, with Hopper

05:05indicating that flights booked on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays are only 1.9% cheaper

05:10than those booked on weekends.

05:13In fact, Tuesday turned out to be the cheapest day just 1% of the time in Hopper's tests.

05:20Interestingly, Expedia suggested booking on weekends, particularly Sundays, where travelers

05:25can save an average of 13% compared to Fridays, which are the priciest.

05:31To maximize savings, experts recommend monitoring prices on platforms like Hopper or Capital One

05:37Travel.

05:38For domestic flights, the sweet spot is 1 to 3 months in advance.

05:43For international trips, book 4 to 5 months out.

05:46Expedia notes that booking 28 days ahead can save you 24% over last-minute purchases.

05:54More importantly, your departure day greatly affects prices.

05:58Hopper found that flying midweek can save you an average of 18% for domestic flights, with

06:04even bigger savings for international trips, up to $435 on flights to Europe when traveling

06:11on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

06:13Google Flights also confirms that flying on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays is generally

06:1812% cheaper than flying on weekends.

06:22To board or not to board?

06:24That is the question.

06:26Many people hurry to the gate as soon as it opens, while others finish their iced lattes

06:30with no rush and look down upon those who want to board first.

06:34So, who's right?

06:37Those chill cool kids sipping their drinks in the cafe and taking their time, or the impatient

06:41ones?

06:42Sure, you'll all arrive at the same time, but if you've got cabin luggage to place in the

06:47overhead bin, you gotta act fast.

06:50It runs out of free space in no time.

06:53The formula is simple.

06:54If you have a suitcase to put somewhere, go first.

06:57Yeah, you'll have to line up for quite a bit, I guess.

07:01But if you have a small bag or a backpack that you can place underneath the seat in front

07:04of you, finish that coffee and take your time.

07:08Almost forgot.

07:09While you do have an assigned seat on your boarding pass, I should warn you against boarding

07:13last.

07:14Not only will latecomers stow their bags far from their seats or even gate check them,

07:19complicating luggage retrieval.

07:21But they also risk losing pre-booked seats as airlines may reassign them, often to accommodate

07:27families.

07:30A former flight attendant released a viral video on TikTok where she warns against drinking

07:35certain items on planes, giving surprising and potentially unsettling advice.

07:41The universal rule, never consume liquids that aren't in a can or bottle since the onboard

07:46water tanks are rarely cleaned and can be contaminated.

07:51Cabin crew typically avoid coffee and tea for the same reason, as they also rely on those

07:56unclean water sources, often located near lavatories.

08:01This caution isn't new.

08:03Flight attendants have previously warned passengers to skip coffee and tea due to concerning findings

08:07from a 2004 EPA study, which identified coliform bacteria and E. coli in plain water.

08:15Yikes!

08:18You better think of your safety not only when you go on the trip, but when you return home

08:22too.

08:24For example, some souvenirs can cause you a lot of trouble.

08:28Take conscious, for instance.

08:30Their interiors shining with a pink hue, reminiscent of nail polish.

08:34Yeah, you may sneak it, but in many areas of the world, it's strictly prohibited to take

08:39anything that belongs to the beach with you, sometimes not only conches, but pebbles too.

08:47If there's something that you shouldn't really pack in your checked luggage, it's marzipan.

08:51Not only can it harm your waistline, but it can also trigger alarms because of its density

08:55that looks sus to airport security.

08:57So if you bring some marzipan from your trip to Germany, make sure to pack it in your carry-on.

09:14aluca.

09:15Ok, thank you.

09:16I'm going to go to the same place.

09:17Hopefully we'll break into the same place.

09:19Eventually we will be cleaning house and making sure that you can protect yourself.

09:21No, I'm able to hang out some water.

09:22Alright, hurry.

09:23Let go.

09:24Let go.

09:25When you think about this, you're in a chrome one.

09:28You'll have to clean up your mouth.

09:29Let go.

09:30When you think about this, you'll be healthy.

09:32I'm going to sleep.

09:33Maybe if you'd be healthy.

09:35Are you going to sleep.

09:38Now, what's going to sleep?

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