Airlines have warned holiday-makers of the suitcase colour they should never use.
If passengers want to avoid the disaster of losing their luggage, which could make or break a holiday, it is best to have a distinctive suitcase.
Ryanair have said that if you want to make sure you don’t swap your luggage with somebody else’s, then black, grey and navy are the colours to avoid.
The major budget airline said: ‘Make it easier to spot your checked-in luggage on the carousel, especially if your luggage is black, navy or grey.
‘Add a colourful luggage tag or ribbon to the handle so that there’s no confusion on arrival.’
It comes as a surprising report from The Economic Times found that black bags are the most commonly lost suitcase colour at airports.
While it may be the obvious choice, passengers could unknowingly be increasing their chances of a travel nightmare.
Frankfurt Airport boss, Stefan Schulte, has also urged people to avoid black luggage while travelling, as his airport has struggled with those that are ‘hard to distinguish from each other.’
If passengers want to avoid the disaster of losing their luggage, which could make or break a holiday, it is best to have a distinctive suitcase
He said: ‘Many people travel with black suitcases on wheels which makes identifying them very time-intensive.’
The dark tones make black suitcases almost indistinguishable from one another on the conveyor belt, especially when flights are packed with passengers and luggage.
If holiday-goers want to avoid lost bags and having to rely on their travel insurance, having a colourful bag or tag is the way to go.
These can also make it easy for airport staff to help identify your bags and have them returned to you if they get lost.
