Who Buys Luggage At Airport, Asks X User. Read The Eye-Opening Replies

Airports are full of all kinds of stores selling everything you might need or desire - from luxury sunglasses and snacks to fridge magnets and other last-minute souvenirs. A recent viral post on X has sparked a discussion about the point of having luggage stores at airports. The X user wondered, "Who is going on vacation carrying armfuls of clothes, saying I'll pack when we get there?"

That simple question led to a flood of interesting responses from avid travellers, people who claim to have worked at airports, and others who have actually purchased luggage at airports.

So, what exactly is the point of selling luggage at the airport? One comment summed it up perfectly: "It's not for planners, it's for victims."

Here's what the internet had to say:

Damaged Luggage

One user wrote, "Lol accidents happen. Damaged luggage and all."

Another explained, "To be fair, if your carry-on busts open or a zipper breaks."

A third added, "Lmao, you make a valid point... probably on the rare occasion someone needs to downsize luggage or their case breaks, lol."

Commenting on the multiple cases of poor baggage handling by airport staff, someone said, "Look at how roughly they handle our luggage... sometimes it breaks, and you need a new one ASAP. Or maybe you have more items than you planned for. There are a lot of reasons."

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For Shopping Lovers

Many travellers end up shopping extensively at their destination and prefer to buy new luggage at the airport while returning. One user explained, "You buy stuff there as gifts and bring it back in the luggage you just bought. Rich people stuff, homie."

Dividing Bag Weight

Overstuffed suitcase? Buy another. An X user shared, "People with one bag that's over the weight limit. That's who."

A user who claimed to have worked at an airport said, "I worked at an airport. We sold tons of luggage. Some because their suitcase broke. Some because their bag was too big. Some just bought too much and needed more room."

Personal Experiences

A frequent shopper wrote, "If I go to Paris or Milan, I sometimes buy a spare suitcase at the airport to go shopping."

Another shared an unfortunate airport incident: "My bag broke into three pieces at the airport about three years ago. I had to use a box and plenty of clear wrap and tape to hold things together just to get to my destination. There was no time at my base airport to buy a new one. I got a new suitcase at my destination. Life happens."

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Luggage Marketing

Finally, there's the marketing angle - shiny, new luggage strategically placed in front of travellers.

One X user pointed out, "They're basically showrooms for people already mentally in travel mode, so they can see suitcases that are better than theirs while they have time to browse. Sure, some people will buy on the spot, but the business rationale is brand-building and later online sales."

With so many interesting and valid explanations, the importance of luggage stores at airports becomes hard to ignore.