hmmm mine also got this "fragile" sticker that stayed on it since first time i travelled with this bag.

i actually got informed that's just to make the traveller less worried but that doesnt do anything for the luggage handling. Actually the current airports transitting systems (from check in to "hand" handling) have some steps where the bags fall for over 1meter high.

The good thing i got last week in Dublin was to bring myself the luggage to the oversize area where they care more about your luggage, though its checked in a regular way. Thats good but a bit useless whenu have connecting flights where they handle your baggage as they want without telling u anything.