An Airline Ticket Agent Reveals the Bag Check Mistakes Even Frequent Fliers Make-Plus 9 Tips to Do It Right

"Crook says that one of the biggest mistakes passengers make is arriving at the bag drop or ticket counter with luggage that exceeds the airline limit, resulting in a mad dash to repack and shift items between bags-and it never fails to slow down the line. She says in her own life, she and her family use the Travel Inspira luggage scale to make sure their luggage weight meets the airline limits before heading to the airport."

""It allows us to check our luggage quickly and avoid surprises," she says. You simply hook it to the bag, and it displays the weight instantly. Plus, it's easy to stash in your luggage and use on the way home, just in case you buy too many souvenirs."

Airport check-in delays commonly stem from simple passenger mistakes like emptying backpacks for documents or shifting clothes between bags. Airline mobile apps can reduce counter time by allowing passengers to add checked bags before arrival. Digital luggage scales prevent overweight surprises and last-minute repacking, ensuring luggage meets airline limits. Travel document organizers keep ID and travel papers accessible to avoid line delays. Carrying items in a single carry-on or prepaying checked baggage through the app further reduces bottlenecks. Affordable accessories such as a $10 luggage scale and document organizer streamline check-in and lower the chance of missed flights.

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