Choosing luggage that stands out because it's patterned or brightly colored is an easy way to identify your luggage. You can make your luggage more recognizable by tying a colored ribbon around its handle or decorating it with stickers. Adding a luggage tag is another smart idea. Your luggage tag can verify you've picked up the right bag. It can also help you get reunited with your luggage if it goes missing. Some airlines will not check your bag unless it has a luggage tag.