{"id":1045,"date":"2021-04-08T13:04:19","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T13:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scanova.io\/blog\/qrbatch\/?p=1045"},"modified":"2024-03-13T13:27:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T07:57:31","slug":"qr-code-on-luggage-tags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qrbatch.io\/blog\/qr-code-on-luggage-tags\/","title":{"rendered":"QR Code on Luggage Tags: Making Traveling Secure and Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019re probably an avid traveler or into the travel industry such as airlines and railways. And you want to ensure the safety of luggage during transit. After all it contains all the essentials of a traveler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the luggage getting misplaced is quite inconvenient for the travelers. This, in turn, harms the travel service provider\u2019s trustworthiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where luggage tags come in handy. They allow you to add the owner\u2019s details which increases the likelihood of luggage reaching back to its owner even if it gets misplaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s the problem with traditional luggage tags:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, they allow you to add only limited information due to space constraints. So it becomes a challenge for you to think about which contact details to add and which ones to skip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, the tags are prone to getting damaged or dirty during transit. That means, even if someone finds the luggage, she might not be able to contact the owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, wondering what to do? Well, there\u2019s a one-stop solution to address both the challenges in no time\u2014QR Codes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the uninitiated, QR Codes are 2D barcodes that are easy to scan. And can store a lot more information than traditional barcodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As another advantage, QR Codes are easily scannable<\/a> with a smartphone. End-users simply need to open their phone\u2019s camera application and point it in front of the QR Code. A notification will pop up indicating that the QR Code has been scanned. In case it doesn\u2019t, she can install a third-party QR Code scanning apps from the App Store or the Play Store to do the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to know more about how QR Codes are used on luggage tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A. Who must use QR Codes on Luggage Tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are 2 chief stakeholders here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Travelers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Luggage is the most important to the traveler to whom it belongs. From clothes to business documents, the luggage has it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hence, as a passenger, you\u2019d like to ensure the maximum safety of your luggage. So it makes sense for you to take a step towards luggage security on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you can do\u2014create a QR Code with your contact details and add it to the luggage tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if it gets misplaced or lost, the one who finds it can scan the QR Code to see your contact details. She can then contact you and you can easily get your luggage back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Travel service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a world full of rivalry, ensuring great customer service is the key to sustaining business success. So you always lookout for new ways or technologies to make your services better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And luggage protection is one of the most important ways to achieve just that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what you can do\u2014add a QR Code to the luggage tags you issue. You can encode, add the owner\u2019s details, and even the traveling route to it. Responsible personnel can easily scan it to fetch the encoded details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, QR Codes are known for their damage-resistant property. That means they\u2019d scan well even after being up to 30% damaged or dirty amidst transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can keep track of pieces of luggage and make sure they reach the destination along with the owner. You can even use the QR Code as a part of your promotional campaigns. How? By allowing the travelers to scan them and get a discount the next time they decide on traveling with you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of using a QR Code on luggage tags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

QR Codes offer various benefits while helping you get back your luggage. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a. Higher storage capacity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As already discussed, QR Codes have a higher storage capacity than traditional barcodes. They can store up to 7089 characters including special characters. This paves the way for them to store more information than barcodes. For example, contact details, website URL, text, and even Google Maps location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b. Damage resistance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

QR Codes offer a unique feature called error correction<\/a>. It ensures that your QR Code can scan well even after it gets damaged, distorted, or dirty up to 30%. This is really useful in the case of traveling where luggage faces these kinds of issues every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c. Editable content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Say you have created a QR Code containing all your contact details. After some time, you have decided to change your phone number. And want to update this information. But you don\u2019t need to create a whole new QR Code for it. But note that this is possible only with dynamic QR Codes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d. Personalized design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This feature is especially useful if you want to increase brand awareness. You can design your QR Code<\/a> by adding a logo and your brand colors to the QR Code. or you can even add a background image to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

e. Easy to set-up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

QR Code creation doesn\u2019t require any special skills. You just need to head on to a QR Code generator to do the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B. Examples of companies using QR Codes on Luggage Tags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Ebags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A luggage and travel goods e-tailer named eBags has taken upon itself to change the paradigm of luggage bags\u2019 security.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, lost luggage can ruin a trip,<\/em>” says Mike Edwards, CEO of eBags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company says that they have always been creating connections. They are doing it between people and places, or between people and their travel items. Hence, leveraging technology to do the job is only natural for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, they introduced QR Codes on luggage tags. Customers just need to download the eBags app. It is available on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the app, the users need to add the following details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n