Wrapping plastic film around suitcases: does it help?

That’s why you shouldn’t wrap foil around your suitcase

• The films can only be used once. This is not only expensiveThe generous use of foil creates lots of plastic waste.
• If the bag wrapping is not carried out carefully, loose ends of the film can be pulled in by the baggage belt. This can, on the one hand, Damage to conveyor belt at the airport and secondly delay the journey of the suitcase to the aircraft. In the worst case, the suitcase makes it not in time to departure and you initially find yourself at your destination without any luggage.
• Luggage is scanned by airport staff and, in cases of suspicion, opened. The film can hinder scanning and, if necessary, make it difficult to open the bag. The film is usually used for checking cut throughSince there is time pressure at the airport, the luggage could be damaged if it is cut open too quickly. In such cases, there will be no refund for the removed foil.