Why is it that the small barcode on the stickers placed on one's check-in bags generally cannot be accessed by airport staff after 72 hours?

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What do you do with a checked bag sticker?

How It Works

1 PEEL Peel back indicated area and keep as claim check. The indicated area to be peeled is located at the back middle part of the sticker.

2 ATTACH Slide tag through bag handle and match ends together.

3 DROP Drop bag at designated area.

What are the tags on bags for?

Bag tags, also known as baggage tags, baggage checks or luggage tickets, have traditionally been used by bus, train, and airline carriers to route checked luggage to its final destination.

How do you remove airport stickers from luggage?

Usually, stickers can be removed with a lukewarm soap solution. Always use soft wipes or sponges. Glue residues and other contaminants can be removed with light alcohols, such as isopropyl alcohol from the pharmacy.

Do checked bags need a tag?

They were used as a receipt to prove you paid to be on the train and that your bags actually belonged to you. Although the method of using paper and string is outdated, luggage tags are still important in travel. They continue to help airlines keep track of baggage, preventing suitcases from being lost or stolen.

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