Originally Posted by
xLuther
the orange priority tags don't mean much, yes allows baggage handlers to spot bags, but the baggage handling scanners read barcode on real tag. That tag marks a bag as priority or regular, unless checked in by actual *G not tagged prioirty
They probably rip them off if dumped into regular pile, so they do not confuse someone further down the line.
Correct. The orange priority tags are just for show. The barcode is what matters.*
* the good Dr. who used to be a handler did mention once when the tags are used, but for all intents and purposes, they are for show.