Placing plastic wrap over your belongings can save you a lot of disappointment.
Before you cover your suitcase, make sure you have nothing left to collect.
Baggage packing at the airport costs between 10 and 20 euros.
At the airport, you may have wondered why some travelers wrap their luggage in cellophane. Although it may seem strange and impractical at first to open your suitcase quickly, there are still some good reasons to cover your belongings with plastic wrap.
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Protect your belongings from shocks, bumps and dirt
The first thing that can make us wrap suitcases in plastic film is to protect them from impacts. As you know, our stuff is sometimes mishandled by the baggage staff who have to do it as quickly as possible. By covering them, you can prevent the trunks from bursting. The foil also helps prevent accidental opening or even stains.
Avoid theft
The second and no less important reason is protection against theft. It sometimes happens that certain items are stolen from passengers’ belongings during transfers, connections or even on board the plane. If the plastic film tears easily, it should further slow down those in a hurry who prefer to focus on luggage that is easier to open.
Reduce the risks of introduction of drugs or illegal products
Finally, protecting your belongings with plastic wrap can be useful to prevent the introduction of drugs or illegal products. Indeed, if some criminals try to open the luggage of other passengers to steal items, others try to smuggle prohibited items without having to bear the blame in case of arrest. So many reasons that can encourage us to turn to Bag Wrap, which offers this service for around ten euros at Orly and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airports. Some airlines refuse “soft plastic bags and luggage packed with basic means (especially stretch film for domestic use)”, as we can read on the Air France website. Feel free to use stretch pallet film, which is sturdier than ordinary cellophane. An alternative can be a luggage cover.