People only just realizing how to make sure your suitcase is first off the plane

Traveling can sometimes feel rather stressful. You'll likely be worried about going through security, praying that your suitcase makes it to your destination in one piece, all whilst hoping that your seatmates are going to be lovely and polite as well.

But holiday-makers needn't worry about their luggage any longer, as they're urged to follow some simple steps to ensure that their suitcase is the first off the carousel this summer after landing - because you'll want to head off to your glorious hotel as soon as possible.

And whilst it may seem natural for plenty of people to get to the airport as soon as possible, one of the suggestions was to arrive as late as possible to the check-in desk. If you check in last, in theory, because your bags were loaded last onto the plane, they should be first off when you reach your destination, Escape.com shared, reports the Mirror .

Thomas Lo Sciuto, a ramp worker and gate agent at a regional airport in the US, told Quora: "Bags will always be loaded front to back on the bag carts so if you check in last your bags will be in the last bag cart."

However, the more organized amongst us may be panicking at the thought of leaving checking in until the last minute, hence why this has been dubbed as a "high-risk strategy." Another less stressful suggestion is to "gate-check" your bag, which involves handing it over at check-in to be placed in the cargo hold. This often results in the bag being left beside the access door for quick retrieval upon landing.

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While this may lead to additional security checks and sometimes an extra fee, it ensures that your case will be among the first to be released at your destination, perfect for those in a hurry. Some airlines offer passengers the option to pay more for priority luggage handling, particularly if you're flying business class or are part of a loyalty program. This can mean your bags come out first, and you might even get a separate carousel.

A clever tip from news.com. au suggests asking for a "fragile" sticker on your luggage, which could expedite your wait at the baggage claim. Bags marked as fragile are typically loaded last and therefore unloaded first, reducing your time spent at the carousel. It's also wise to remove any old tags from your luggage and choose suitcases with distinctive designs to make them easier to spot.

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