Flight passenger shows luggage resembling prop from airport thriller 'Carry-On,' sparking reactions

A new thriller has sparked viewers' attention as some passengers draw references while traveling through airports.

Netflix's recent film, "Carry-On," tells the story of an airport security officer who races to outsmart a mysterious traveler, according to the streaming service's website. 

In the movie, a "dangerous item" is attempted to be brought onto a flight scheduled to leave on Christmas Eve.

Fox News Digital reached out to the X user for comment.

The post prompted X users to react in the comments section. 

"I see what you did there," one user responded.

Another commented, "I get your point."

"Then you must be a coward," one man responded.

"Lol I get you," commented one.

A man said, "You will be fine at the end."

"Just CARRY-ON, bro," added another. 

"Just finished watching it today," said another, referring to the film.

Some users responded to others who questioned the photo of the ribbon-tied suitcase and what it referenced.

"Go and watch Carry-On movie, you will understand," clarified the original poster.

In 2024, a baggage handler who said he works for Dublin Airport, told the Irish news organization RSVP Live that travelers should not tie ribbons to bags as it could "cause confusion with the scanning process."

Fox News Digital reached out to Dublin Airport for comment.

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) spokesperson told Fox News Digital that he does not see an issue with attaching ribbons to checked bags, but recognizes that they could be caught in the conveyor belt, "so tape or stickers might be a better way to mark bags for quick identification at travelers' destinations."

The agency added that if flyers see something, they should say something and report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.

For TSA's tips on efficient passage through security checkpoints, anyone can visit www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips.