baggage tag

Meaning

A baggage tag is a label attached to checked luggage to identify it, showing details like the owner's destination, flight number, and tracking barcode. It can refer to both the adhesive paper strip attached by the airline and a personal identification card. It is essential for tracking bags and claiming them at your final destination.

Examples

• The gate agent will print a baggage tag for your suitcase when you check in.

  The gate agent will print a baggage tag for your suitcase when you check in.

• Keep the small receipt from your baggage tag in case your luggage gets lost.

  Keep the small receipt from your baggage tag in case your luggage gets lost.

• I always write my phone number on my personal baggage tag.

  I always write my phone number on my personal baggage tag.

• Make sure the destination code on your baggage tag matches your final airport.

  Make sure the destination code on your baggage tag matches your final airport.

• The airline agent forgot to attach the baggage tag to my carry-on.

  The airline agent forgot to attach the baggage tag to my carry-on.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to put a baggage ticket on my suitcase.

  ✓ I need to put a baggage tag on my suitcase.

  A 'ticket' is for boarding or entry, while a 'tag' is a label attached to an object for identification.

• ✗ The officer checked my baggage label receipt.

  ✓ The officer checked my baggage tag receipt.

  While 'label' is understood, 'baggage tag' or 'luggage tag' is the standard industry term used on receipts and signs.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Don't lose the receipt of your ___ because you might need it to claim your bag.

  💡 The barcode label printed at check-in with your flight details.

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  baggage tag

• Please write your home address on your personal ___.

  💡 The identifier attached to your suitcase.

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  baggage tag