The importance of Airline Luggage Tags is twofold:

1. Luggage tags are an essential accessory for your conveyance as you travel by air. Every airline has different rules as to the number of luggage tags that can be used with their checked baggage. Since these rules are aimed at the safety of both passengers and cargo, they tend to be very specific. Some of the more common airline tags are:

• Partment Luggage Tags- Smoking Amonboard Luggage Tags-igeo Luggage Tags- Parachromatic Baggage Tags

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What these tags have in common is that they are all unique. That is, there is one tag for each unique passenger. Many of these tags may be combined to make one tag that will be unique to many passengers. Not all tags are unique, so travelers should make sure to match the tags to their ticket and ID documents.

When you make use of these tags, you will be identified as the rightful owner of that particular tag, even if the tag is lost or stolen. The words “identifiable traveler” can be used in its place.

Reclaimed Property

The International Road Passenger Transport Association, in cooperation with Volvo, created new process for lost or stolen tags. tags will contain a unique radio frequency chip that will allow the traveler to report the loss of their tag. This will enable fellow travelers to contact the traveler and help in tracking the lost tag.

Unfortunately, some of the tags may be lost or stolen before they are reported. The good news is that the chip will not need to be removed from the tag and sent to the Volvo recall division.

The management of the Atlantic Bridge has long advised against putting tags on your luggage. They feel that the extra precautions that are needed will compromise security. You may compromise security by putting the tags on the luggage instead of the bags.

Here are a couple of extra tips that may help you identify a lost or stolen tag before you embark on your trip:

• If your tag is ivory, antiquarian, or precious, look for another tag. If your tag is made of vinyl, canvas, leather, or other fabric, you should change the tag to avoid expensive odors.
• Always secure the end of the tag to be sure it does not accidentally slide off. Tag information should be clear and full of essential information. A picture will do fine for this.
• Mail frequently, put a bright light on the tag to help identify it.
• Tags should have a minimum of 4 lines. Subdivision should be obvious. If your tag has any wear or tear and is still identifiable, add another line.
• If your tag is damaged, wash it as soon as possible to remove the damage. Tag repair should be considered next to safe.

The International Road Freight Office strongly encourages that National service will accept damaged or missing tags. Freight companies and National service will require tags to be returned to the freight lots concerned within 14 business days. If you do not have electronic tag, contact your freight company to see if they do have the necessary tags and tools to repair the problem.

The information contained in these tags will assist the trucking company and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to correct the record of the lost or stolen tag.

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