How to Use Luggage Tags – A Traveler’s Essential Guide
Luggage tags are more than just travel accessories—they are a practical tool that makes identifying and recovering your bags faster and safer. Whether you’re flying, taking a train, or traveling by bus, luggage tags can help prevent mix-ups and increase the chances of getting your luggage back if it goes missing.
Why Luggage Tags Matter
- Identification: Tags help you spot your bag quickly among hundreds of similar suitcases.
- Recovery: If your luggage gets lost, tags provide the information needed for return.
- Security: With HERQ QR tags, you can protect your identity while ensuring fast recovery.
- Convenience: Speeds up baggage claim by reducing the chance of someone else taking your bag by mistake.
How to Properly Use Luggage Tags
- Attach tags securely: Use the provided strap or loop and ensure it’s fastened tightly to your bag handle.
- Include essential info: Add your name and a contact method (phone or email). Avoid full home addresses for privacy.
- Use HERQ QR tags: Instead of writing personal details, add a HERQ QR sticker for safe, anonymous contact.
- Place tags inside too: Add an extra card or HERQ QR tag inside your bag in case the outer one gets damaged.
- Make tags visible: Bright or unique tags make spotting your luggage easier at busy baggage carousels.
Types of Luggage Tags
- Paper tags: Often issued by airlines for checked luggage—temporary and less durable.
- Plastic or leather tags: More durable, reusable, and customizable.
- Digital QR tags: HERQ’s modern solution with scannable codes for instant, secure communication.
Prevention Tips for Travelers
- Always double-tag bags with both external and internal tags.
- Use QR-enabled luggage tags from HERQ for secure, instant identification.
- Take a photo of your luggage with tags before traveling.
- Avoid exposing sensitive details like your full home address on public tags.
Travel smarter and safer by using luggage tags correctly. With HERQ’s QR luggage stickers, you get the perfect mix of visibility, privacy, and security—ensuring your bags always find their way back to you.
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Quick Questions and Answers
What should I write on my luggage tag?
Your name and a phone number or email. Avoid putting your full address for safety.
Are HERQ QR luggage tags better than standard tags?
Yes, they let finders contact you securely without exposing personal details.
Should I put a luggage tag inside my bag?
Absolutely. An extra tag inside helps if the outer one is lost or damaged.
Do airlines require luggage tags?
Yes, checked bags always receive airline-issued tags, but personal tags add extra safety.
How do QR luggage tags work?
Anyone who scans the tag gets a secure link to contact you via HERQ without needing your private info.
