Wrapping luggage: Saving costs and boosting security at airports

A growing trend at airports is the wrapping of luggage in cling film. Why do travellers do this, and how can you perform this operation properly?

In Western European countries, you can use the "suitcase wrapping" service at the airport, which costs around 28 Canadian dollars. It's a considerable expense, so some people choose a cheaper alternative and secure the luggage with cling film at home. A roll of cling film purchased once lasts a long time.

Many people choose this method for various reasons. Some want to protect the suitcase from damage, while others are more concerned about its contents. The main advantages of wrapping a suitcase with cling film are:

• Protection against scratches, dirt, and cracks during luggage transport.
• Protection against third parties' unwanted access to the suitcase.
• We are reducing the risk of smuggling illegal substances without the owner's knowledge. A suitcase secured with cling film will immediately show signs of any attempted interference.
• Cost-saving. Wrapping suitcases at home reduces the costs of performing such an operation at the airport.

Knowing the standard rules for placing the suitcase in the airplane's luggage compartment is worth knowing. Although many people believe that positioning the luggage horizontally ensures its stability, putting the briefcase horizontally with the shorter side positioned vertically is more optimal. This method provides more space for fellow passengers' luggage.

If luggage gets lost at the airport, it's best to stay calm and go to the Lost & Found office. There, you should fill out a PIR (Property Irregularity Report) and present an ID, boarding pass, and baggage claim tag. Then, you need to describe the lost luggage and the address where it should be delivered.