Luggage Problems: What Can You Ignore?

Suitcases, checked bags and the tags attached to them.

Sorted by how urgent they actually are

Don't ignore

Can I Ignore the Wrong Destination on My Baggage Tag?Verdict: DON'T IGNORENo. The destination code is used to sort and route checked bags, so a genuine mismatch should be corrected before the bag leaves your control. If it is already on the belt, tell an airline agent immediately.

Deal with soon

Can I Ignore a Crack or Broken Wheel on My Suitcase?Verdict: PROBABLY NOTProbably not. A mark that is only a surface scuff can wait, but an actual shell crack, loose wheel housing, missing wheel, or wheel that sticks should be repaired before normal travel. If airline handling caused the damage, photograph and report it before leaving the airport.

Luggage systems

Can I Ignore Something Else?