What details should you put on a luggage tag?

What to write on a luggage label? Write your full name, email address, and mobile phone number (including the country code) on your luggage tag. We would advise against writing your home address as it may leave you vulnerable to a break-in while you're away.



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Information you'll always want to include The essential information to include on a luggage tag should be the same for checked and carry-on baggage. Travelers will want to begin by clearly writing their first initial and full surname on the first line.

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It's also a good idea to take a photo of your secure luggage and luggage tags before checking in. That way you have proof of what your bags look like to help you get compensation if the items don't arrive, or arrive damaged. For safety reasons, you should not include your home address on your luggage tag.

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Luggage Tips: 10 Terrific Ideas on How to Make Them Stand Out
  1. Belts and Straps.
  2. T-Shirt.
  3. Apply Tape.
  4. Bandanas and Ribbons.
  5. Suitcase Covers.
  6. Stickers and Iron-ons.
  7. Fabric Handle Covers.
  8. Customized or Novel Luggage Tags.


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The unique QR code encrypts vital information about the luggage owner. In case of misplaced or lost luggage, anyone who finds the suitcase can scan the QR tag and get connected to an interface that facilitates luggage return without exposing any sensitive information about the owner.

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For the most part, this information is unnecessary since the airline will contact you via phone or email to reunite you with any lost bags. Also, adding your address to luggage tags could open you up to robbery while you're away as many people could view this information once you've headed out on your travels.

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The information printed on the ABT varies slightly from one airline to another but every tag has the passenger's name, flight number, date and destination. It might have the bag weight, place of origin and the booking reference. There's also a 10-digit number known as the IATA license plate code.

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Another tip is to personalize your hard suitcase, like adding a sticker or a decal that shows your favorite band, sports team, or even a picture of your pet, this way your suitcase will be the rockstar or the superfan among the crowd. You can also use iron-on if you have soft suitcases.

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The Benefits of Locking Your Luggage Using a suitcase lock makes it more difficult for baggage handlers or strangers to riffle through your goods at the airport. Not to mention, luggage locks are a great way to ensure your personal belongings won't fall out because the zippers are held together.

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How to create your QR code for luggage
  1. Visit QR TIGER QR code generator.
  2. Choose the QR code solution (Choose vCard, Google Form, or a PDF QR code that contains all information in case the luggage is lost) you will need.
  3. Fill in the needed information and content for your luggage tag with a QR code.


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Write your full name, email address, and mobile phone number (including the country code) on your luggage tag. We would advise against writing your home address as it may leave you vulnerable to a break-in while you're away.

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Luggage tags can help airlines return lost bags. Among the disadvantages of plastic luggage tags are the relative ease with which they may be lost. Depending on the quality, plastic luggage attachments may pop open or detach from luggage when met with the rough and tumble world of air travel.

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Shoes, coats and towels are usually the heaviest items. Putting them at the bottom of the suitcase will make everything you put on top of them wrinkle much less. If you are staying at one of our hotels you do not need to bring towels of any kind.

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Rolling clothes will not make your bag heavier—unless you pack more because of all of the space you saved! So be careful of overpacking. Instead of rolling to save space, roll clothes so that you can downside to a carry-on bag and enjoy a bag that weighs a lot less.

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The easiest method for weighing your luggage is to use a digital luggage scale. These pocket-sized pieces of tech are a great investment for frequent travellers. Not only are they incredibly straightforward to operate (more on that below), but they're also accurate and cost-effective.

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In short, the 3-1-1 rule is: Each liquid you bring through the TSA checkpoint must be in a 3.4-ounce or smaller container (3), all containers must be placed inside one clear quart-size plastic bag (1) and each passenger is only allowed one plastic bag (1).

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Security, safety, and suitcase longevity are the key reasons for wrapping luggage. Security-wise, wrapping your luggage reduces the risk that someone, such as a baggage handler, will take something out of your bag.

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Make sure you keep the baggage tag with you at all times and that it matches the password that was given to you with your passport, which you will find at the bottom of the baggage tag consisting of 2 letters (airline code plus 6 numbers).

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Baggage Tags – Thermal, Manual & RFID.

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