By Julie Delahaye Kelly Ashmore
Waiting for your luggage to appear on the baggage carousel can feel agonisingly slow, especially after a long flight. Nerves also kick in as you silently hope your suitcase hasn’t been lost in transit, only to be replaced by an instant rush of relief when you finally spot your belongings. But there is a simple – and completely free – trick travellers can use to ensure their bags are one of the first off the plane. READ MORE: Nine counties in England to escape 36C heatwave arriving from next week Hadleigh Diamond, commercial director at SCS Chauffeurs, said many of the company’s clients do the same thing to ensure they get out of the airport as quickly as possible – and it’s worked ‘time and time again’. He said: “Clients regularly tell us that the difference between a good travel day and a stressful one often starts with baggage reclaim. “If you’re standing waiting for 30 minutes while the carousel clunks out someone else’s bags, your trip can feel so much longer. “But the fragile sticker trick is a game-changer – and it often works. “We’ve heard this tip from both airport ground staff and frequent flyers. “You don’t need to lie or explain – just politely ask the check-in agent to add a ‘fragile’ sticker to your suitcase. “It’s not guaranteed, but more often than not, your bag is among the first out. “We’ve seen it work time and time again.” The Mirror reports that airport ground handlers will typically load ‘fragile’ items last into the aircraft’s hold to avoid them getting crushed. The ‘fragile’ baggage will also mostly get removed first on the other side to avoid sitting under heavy loads. While it won’t save a considerable amount of time, it might mean people get to start their holiday a bit quicker.