How to Make Your Suitcase Stand Out at Baggage Reclaim

After a long flight, the last thing you want is to wait endlessly at baggage reclaim, squinting at every near-identical suitcase on the belt. As you watch black, navy and grey cases go by, others make false grabs for bags that aren’t theirs. But not you—you’ve taken steps to make your luggage stand out. And if not yet, you’ll know how by the time you’ve finished reading.

Choosing Eye-Catching Luggage for Easy Identification

One of the simplest ways to make your bag stand out at the airport is by opting for colourful luggage. Most people travel with neutral shades, which makes a brightly coloured or colour far easier to spot at baggage reclaim.

Travelpro® offers a fantastic selection of standout suitcases designed for visibility and durability. Here are a few popular choices. We added some cabin luggage if you choose to check them.

• Maxlite® 5 Slim Carry-On Spinner in Orchid Pink

• Platinum® Elite Cabin Soft Shell Spinner in Bordeaux

• Versapack+ Medium Check-In Spinner in Elemental Blue

• Maxlite Air V2 Medium Check-In in Teal

• Maxlite 5 Medium Check-In in Champagne

• Crew™ Classic Large Expandable Spinner in Patriot Blue

• Platinum® Elite Large Expandable Hard Shell Spinner in Dark Sky Blue

Simple Ways to Personalise Your Suitcase

Personalising your luggage is a brilliant way to avoid baggage mix-ups and spot your suitcase instantly. Here are some tried-and-tested luggage identifier ideas:

• Tie a bright ribbon or fabric strip to your suitcase handle

• Use a colourful or patterned luggage strap for added security and visibility

• Slip on a luggage cover in a unique colour or design

• Apply bold travel-themed stickers to your hard-shell suitcase

• Sew patches onto your travel backpack to give it character

• Use bright-coloured handle wraps or grip covers

• Wrap reflective tape around your handles for added visibility in low light

• Use a unique coloured luggage tag.

Prefer something a little more polished? A bold red or embossed leather luggage tag offers a sleek alternative to ribbons. For a tech-savvy solution, you can now track your luggage using Apple AirTags or Bluetooth trackers, which help you pinpoint your bag’s location to within a few feet.

Some luggage personalisation methods—like adhesive tape or permanent stickers—can be tricky to remove or may damage your suitcase's exterior. For that reason, we tend to recommend choosing vibrant luggage in the first place. It saves hassle and stands out just as effectively without needing alterations.