Airport security has increased post 9/11, making it very important for travellers to learn techniques that will make checking-in of luggage hassle-free. Lost or damage luggage can possibly ruin a vacation. Your vacation should start the moment the plane lands. So here are some tips that would help you ease your way out of airport security in a breeze.

If you cannot travel with just a carryon, make sure that you place an obvious identification on your luggage. Place a tape or sticker of bright color in a strategic place. That will help you spot your luggage from a conveyor belt of identical bags.

Do not rely on your luggage’s ID or flight tag alone. It may come loose or damaged when it passes the conveyor belt. Tape an ID tag on the inside as well. Put it where the airport personnel could easily see it. This will speed up the process of locating your luggage during check-out.

Do not over-pack. Random inspection is common in airports. And once your luggage is selected, do not expect the airport screeners to neatly put everything back as you had it. And instead of using locks to secure your bag, use plastic cable ties. This will prevent possible damage to your luggage in case it gets selected for screening.

If you can afford it, buy a luggage made of hard shell plastic or ballistic nylon. These kind of materials will less likely to get damaged.

To pass tight airport security as hassle-free as possible, one has only two things to take into consideration, proper luggage identification and random airport inspection. Keeping this in mind will guarantee a traveller a good start on his vacation.