00:00why do so many people advise against checking expensive luggage on flights
00:03because during the baggage handling process your suitcase will very likely get thrown around
00:07repeatedly most people assume luggage is gently carried along a conveyor belt into the cargo hold
00:11but the reality is it first passes through a sorting area here sorters process thousands
00:16of bags every single day and most of the time they grab a bag spin around and toss it directly
00:20onto another conveyor belt some airports now use automated sorting systems with mechanical pushers
00:25directing bags into different channels but whether it's manual sorting or automated equipment bags
00:29are constantly colliding tumbling and getting compressed throughout the entire process
00:33a 30 dollar suitcase for a luxury brand worth thousands there is absolutely no difference here
00:38lucky day and you land with a few extra scratches unlucky day and the shell cracks open gets a hole
00:43punched through it or arrives with only the wheels and handle frames still intact warped and destroyed
00:47on the spot even worse any items inside that aren't properly protected can get damaged from all the
00:52impact and vibration along the way so experienced frequent flyers all say the same thing suitcases
00:57flyers don't wear out from use they get worn out by airports
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