Rare mcatmcat Posted September 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Hi For my next cruise I'm flying from Florida to Spain and we have decided to wrap our luggage a at the airport. I have never seen any luggage at the port wrapped with plastic, is it allowed? Since I'm arriving a day before the cruise I'm planning on not opening the luggage and use whatever I have on the carry on Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted September 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 19, 2017 For what purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'Kim Posted September 19, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I remember being in Miami airport a few years ago and saw airport personnel wrapping people's luggage with a huge automatic plastic wrapping machine. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 19, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Hi For my next cruise I'm flying from Florida to Spain and we have decided to wrap our luggage a at the airport. I have never seen any luggage at the port wrapped with plastic, is it allowed? Since I'm arriving a day before the cruise I'm planning on not opening the luggage and use whatever I have on the carry on I've not seen any prohibitions against wrapping luggage in plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 19, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I have never seen any luggage at the port wrapped with plastic, is it allowed? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocod08 Posted September 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 19, 2017 But if they decide to do a TSA inspection of your luggage they will cut through it. But what is the purpose of wrapping in the first place? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2017 But if they decide to do a TSA inspection of your luggage they will cut through it. But what is the purpose of wrapping in the first place? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Protects the luggage and contents within from spills, dirt, torn off zippers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Protects the luggage and contents within from spills, dirt, torn off zippers, etc. Rain too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payitforward Posted September 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2017 You might consider something like this. It protects your luggage and can be used more than once: https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Land-Luggage-Trolley-Protective/dp/B015DTARQO/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1505784468&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=luggage+cover+protector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toras Posted September 19, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Also zippered luggage can be easily opened and closed without you ever noticing anything happened, and wrapping prevents that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Tina Posted September 19, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Also zippered luggage can be easily opened and closed without you ever noticing anything happened, and wrapping prevents that. So if you wrap your luggage, then it comes off the belt with no wrapping.....then what? lol there is no logical end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlekuin Posted September 19, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 19, 2017 You might consider something like this. It protects your luggage and can be used more than once: https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Land-Luggage-Trolley-Protective/dp/B015DTARQO/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1505784468&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=luggage+cover+protector We use these. They are great and make me feel better about the bag not splitting a zipper. They are TSA compliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 19, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Our problem is the wheels, we bought a good set many years ago and it has held up to over a dozen cruises or more. Prior to that the wheels would last only about 2 cruises.:loudcry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted September 19, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The purpose is to prevent theft. In many Central American and South American countries airport theft of luggage contents was high enough that the practice of plastic wrapping luggage became prevalent. Theory is that a thief would pick an unwrapped suitcase to go through as it would be easier and quicker. Miami has a high number of passengers flying to Central and South America and the wrapping service is offered there because the demand is there. As someone pointed out above, if TSA wants to get inside your luggage, they will as the plastic wrap is not a deterrent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaraldOslo Posted September 19, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 19, 2017 So if you wrap your luggage, then it comes off the belt with no wrapping.....then what? lol there is no logical end The plastic wrapping is to make sure the luggage handlers know which suitcase has the high value items to steal :-D But seriously, it's a small theft deterrent, as well as protection against bad zippers and spills. I don't use suitcases with a zipper, so I've never felt the need for plastic wrapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purescottish Posted September 19, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 19, 2017 We had ours wrapped on the way home from a cruise out of Bayonne, our suitcase was damaged on the way TO the cruise and the zipper split so for our trip home we had it wrapped.......cost us $10, was a nightmare to get off once we got home lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted September 19, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The plastic wrapping is to make sure the luggage handlers know which suitcase has the high value items to steal :-D But seriously, it's a small theft deterrent, as well as protection against bad zippers and spills. I don't use suitcases with a zipper, so I've never felt the need for plastic wrapping. Exactly. I work with a group that does a LOT of international travel, and to ALL parts of the world (I have visited 138 countries so far), so LOTS of poor/3rd world countries. None of us have ever wrapped luggage and have only had something stolen twice. One person put a digital camera in a soft side suitcase. The suitcase was cut just enough to reach in and steal the camera. Best guess is it happened at MIA. Second time, luggage did not arrive back in the US. This person was on the phone YELLING at the expediter, who had nothing to do with lost luggage. Only getting the person to the airport and checked in. BUT, could be instrumental in FINDING the luggage and getting it back. The luggage was found, and shipped back, but missing ALL the contents. I am not sure where the "theft" was, but listening to this guy (who no longer works for us) yell at the poor guy trying to help, I have a suspicion. :) I see the wrapping as a way for the vendors doing wrapping to make money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willing292 Posted September 19, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 19, 2017 We see lots of luggage wrapping in places like Dubai and cities in South East Asia. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted September 19, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I checked in last week behind a group of four people that had probably 18-20 pieces of Tumi luggage amongst the group that had all been wrapped. Based on their appearance, the fact that their bags alone, minus the contents, were worth ~$20,000 and they all had NetJets and FlexJet luggage tags...I would imagine they had some pricey contents that they didn't want someone else to snatch along the way. At least in the states, I've always thought the attention it brings would just be begging for TSA to open it up anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted September 19, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Thank you for your comments. Also, if TSA needs to open your wrapped luggage the same wrapping company will rewrap the luggage for free. It's part of their service and the luggage it's also covered with insurance. I keep my expensive cloths and items in the carry on but it has a limit so I need to also fill my checked bag. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted September 19, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Protects the luggage and contents within from spills, dirt, torn off zippers, etc. Not really. The only purpose is to prevent theft or to prevent baggage handlers from putting stuff in your luggage. You only see this service offered at a few airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted September 20, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Not really. The only purpose is to prevent theft or to prevent baggage handlers from putting stuff in your luggage. You only see this service offered at a few airports. I'll go with "Protects...etc." :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 20, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Oh lordy, hopefully my wife doesn't see this thread. I call her Security Kath for a reason. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamessemaj Posted September 20, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 20, 2017 It is very big in Russia. That is the only place I have seen it. I asked the ticket counter if I should do that and the lady said no. But it seemed that most people were doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted September 20, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I have seen luggage wrapped, however, TSA can remove it if they suspect something in it that needs further inspection. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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