Easy hack to get your suitcase off the plane first with little effort

For those keen on jetting off without a hitch, travellers are getting savvy tips to ensure their bags emerge first on the baggage carousel, offering more time for holiday fun. While showing up at the airport with time to spare is common advice, a surprising twist suggests checking in for your flight at the eleventh hour could be beneficial.

The late check-in method, as detailed by Escape.com, posits that latecomers' luggage typically ends up being loaded last and subsequently arrives first after landing. Thomas Lo Sciuto, an employee at a regional US airport, shared insider knowledge on Quora claiming: "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."

Despite its potential perks, the 'last in, first out' principle might not sit well with early birds, earning it the tag of a "high-risk strategy".

Upscale flyers and frequent travellers can dodge this gamble by shelling out extra to guarantee a front-of-the-line spot for their bags, sometimes even enjoying the luxury of a dedicated baggage carousel.

And for a sneaky edge, news.com.au has let slip that simply slapping a "fragile" sticker on your luggage could fast-track your retreat from the airport, hinting that such labels affect how it's stowed beneath you during your flight.

Luggage labelled as fragile is usually loaded last, which means it's the first to be offloaded, cutting down your wait time at that dreaded carousel, reports the Express.

It's also a good idea to remove any old tags from your bags and opt for distinctive luggage to spot them easily upon arrival.

If your luggage stands out, there's also a smaller chance of another passenger mistakenly taking it for their own.