Valet baggage

How it is used

Used particularly on smaller aircraft; confirm the return point rather than assuming the bag goes to the carousel.

Example sentences

1. Our valet baggage was waiting beside the aircraft door when we stepped off.

   The service returns the bag close to the aircraft instead of the usual claim belt.

2. The agent attached a valet baggage tag and told us to wait on the walkway after landing.

   A particular tag and instruction identify this return arrangement.

Common collocations

• valet baggage tag
• collect valet baggage

Related terms

• carry-onA small bag or suitcase you are allowed to take into the cabin of a plane with you, within the airline's size and weight limits.
• baggage claimThe area of an airport, after passport control, where checked bags come out on moving belts and passengers collect them.

More terms: Luggage & Baggage Problems

• luggage
• checked baggage
• baggage allowance
• excess baggage
• lost luggage
• damaged baggage
• luggage tag
• short-check
• limited release tag
• baggage reconciliation
• rush bag
• unaccompanied baggage