Comments on: Baggage Wrapping: Brilliant or Stupid? http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: SIBA POINT http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-30684 SIBA POINT Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:10:38 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-30684 Hello everyone, This is not an advertisement but it is useful to make a contribution to a better information. Please see the video............prevention is better than cure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYY5lVh_d-o http://web.mac.com/pedrosperanza Hello everyone,
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]]> By: Luu http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-30200 Luu Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:42:59 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-30200 This service actually includes insurance for open packages, so if you're carrying a package that contains sth that may be opened or stolen, then its better to wrap it, tho it doesnt really make much sense! We never did it, we got stolen a perfume from our suitcases, we probably saved more money from just not paying the 10 times a year we get on airplanes, cause the perfume was not worth more than 60 dollars, but anyway, they pay for it if anything is stolen! This service actually includes insurance for open packages, so if you’re carrying a package that contains sth that may be opened or stolen, then its better to wrap it, tho it doesnt really make much sense!
We never did it, we got stolen a perfume from our suitcases, we probably saved more money from just not paying the 10 times a year we get on airplanes, cause the perfume was not worth more than 60 dollars, but anyway, they pay for it if anything is stolen!

]]> By: Satel-95 Ltd. http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-29295 Satel-95 Ltd. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:55:14 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-29295 Hello to all having left those comments. Our company is one of the manufacturer for such equipment (bags wrap machines). That is an excellent opportunity for anyone to start this business, don't think only for the benefits for the passengers. having the bags wrapped with that hard to tear plastic (100 % recyclable) your luggage shall survive most of the troubles during the transportation like: accidental openings, steeling things from inside (because it is difficult for the thefts to open the suitcase, they prefer more easy catch), dust, pollution (can you imagine that most of the suitcases for travel are standing in your rooms without to be cleaned after the journey), dump. There are many cases in which the passenger needs to wrap something he has bought from the market as souvenir, we are even wrapping fragile items, cooling boxes with liquids. many traveler have more than two items and some times the only chance to put all of them as checked luggage is to make wrapping of two of them (becoming after the wrapping one pcs). There are so many advantages for having your suitcase wrapped! If someone wants to chare his opinion directly, we shall love to her the arguments at: airportservice@abv.bg To al of you have a good luck! Hello to all having left those comments.
Our company is one of the manufacturer for such equipment (bags wrap machines). That is an excellent opportunity for anyone to start this business, don’t think only for the benefits for the passengers.
having the bags wrapped with that hard to tear plastic (100 % recyclable) your luggage shall survive most of the troubles during the transportation like: accidental openings, steeling things from inside (because it is difficult for the thefts to open the suitcase, they prefer more easy catch), dust, pollution (can you imagine that most of the suitcases for travel are standing in your rooms without to be cleaned after the journey), dump. There are many cases in which the passenger needs to wrap something he has bought from the market as souvenir, we are even wrapping fragile items, cooling boxes with liquids. many traveler have more than two items and some times the only chance to put all of them as checked luggage is to make wrapping of two of them (becoming after the wrapping one pcs). There are so many advantages for having your suitcase wrapped!
If someone wants to chare his opinion directly, we shall love to her the arguments at:
airportservice@abv.bg
To al of you have a good luck!

]]> By: MCJ http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-29274 MCJ Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:56:32 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-29274 How much does it cost to wrap a bag at Heathrow airport? I How much does it cost to wrap a bag at Heathrow airport? I

]]> By: PFR http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-28415 PFR Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:04:47 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-28415 From an environmental perspective, this is stupid beyond belief. From an environmental perspective, this is stupid beyond belief.

]]> By: Brian http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-28346 Brian Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:45:19 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-28346 Just what we need... the introduction of more wasteful plastic into an already over-burdened environment. Get a TSA-approved lock or carry your valuables in a carry-on. As for saying that "putting destroyed baggage into a landfill isn't all that green, either", I certainly agree. But really, is wrapping your suitcase in cellophane really protecting it from being junked? I somehow doubt it. It's a miracle my bag has made it over 280,000 miles so far and works just fine! Just what we need… the introduction of more wasteful plastic into an already over-burdened environment. Get a TSA-approved lock or carry your valuables in a carry-on. As for saying that “putting destroyed baggage into a landfill isn’t all that green, either”, I certainly agree. But really, is wrapping your suitcase in cellophane really protecting it from being junked? I somehow doubt it. It’s a miracle my bag has made it over 280,000 miles so far and works just fine!

]]> By: aman http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-28343 aman Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:34:00 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-28343 found it useful to use around India, for similar reason viz @David's Columbian experience, but also airlines tend to be less picky about luggage weight if it is wrapped. Rumours are that the airline staff get a cut of the fee. found it useful to use around India, for similar reason viz @David’s Columbian experience, but also airlines tend to be less picky about luggage weight if it is wrapped. Rumours are that the airline staff get a cut of the fee.

]]> By: Mark Ashley http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-28326 Mark Ashley Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:41:39 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-28326 Interesting discussion, thanks for all the comments. David Thomson's comments re: Colombian airports are particularly disturbing, and are perhaps sufficient reason for use from certain locales. Perhaps the poll should have asked which from departure airports it would be appropriate to use such a service. I'll also echo Dan's comments that this isn't exactly an eco-friendly service. But then again, putting destroyed baggage into a landfill isn't all that green, either. @mark, I always appreciate a Kantian response. And yes, if this really took off, even if "only" half the bags were wrapped, you'd see mayhem at the carousels. Then again, the wrappers might innovate, and offer different colors of wrapping, or stickers and decorations for an extra fee. The possibilities are endless. Interesting discussion, thanks for all the comments.

David Thomson’s comments re: Colombian airports are particularly disturbing, and are perhaps sufficient reason for use from certain locales. Perhaps the poll should have asked which from departure airports it would be appropriate to use such a service.

I’ll also echo Dan’s comments that this isn’t exactly an eco-friendly service. But then again, putting destroyed baggage into a landfill isn’t all that green, either.

@mark, I always appreciate a Kantian response. And yes, if this really took off, even if “only” half the bags were wrapped, you’d see mayhem at the carousels. Then again, the wrappers might innovate, and offer different colors of wrapping, or stickers and decorations for an extra fee. The possibilities are endless.

]]> By: The Global Traveller http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-28323 The Global Traveller Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:44:12 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-28323 They became popular in Australia following the case of Michelle Corby. Her unsuccessful defence against drugs important charges in Indonesia were they were planted in her bags. They became popular in Australia following the case of Michelle Corby. Her unsuccessful defence against drugs important charges in Indonesia were they were planted in her bags.

]]> By: Benjamin http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-28307 Benjamin Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:26:21 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-28307 I think the baggage handlers in some "third world" airports have a deal with the baggage wrappers to damage the bags of nice looking bags that come off of European and U.S. flights. I have received so many bags from these airports that are so badly damaged (straps missing, pull handles gone) that I can't image it was caused by negligence alone. C'est la vie. I think the baggage handlers in some “third world” airports have a deal with the baggage wrappers to damage the bags of nice looking bags that come off of European and U.S. flights. I have received so many bags from these airports that are so badly damaged (straps missing, pull handles gone) that I can’t image it was caused by negligence alone.

C’est la vie.

]]> By: YOMO http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-28306 YOMO Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:17:32 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-28306 I used this service one time when traveling from JFK internationally with a stop in Europe. I had a cardboard box of books. It weighed to the limit. I had a felling without the help of the plastic wrapping I wouldn't even find the books sliding down one by one on the baggage belt at my destination. I confess, I did get it wrapped up, and i gotta say, it was amazing. I'm sure that was the only reason the box (and books) were in ship shape was only to the credit of the plastic wrap. Although I did think about it being opened by the TSA. I dismissed that thought because I believe that they anyways x-ray everything and open up baggage that they think that they need to put their hands on. Being that the content of the box was just books, I decided it was safe. I used this service one time when traveling from JFK internationally with a stop in Europe.
I had a cardboard box of books. It weighed to the limit. I had a felling without the help of the plastic wrapping I wouldn’t even find the books sliding down one by one on the baggage belt at my destination.
I confess, I did get it wrapped up, and i gotta say, it was amazing. I’m sure that was the only reason the box (and books) were in ship shape was only to the credit of the plastic wrap.
Although I did think about it being opened by the TSA. I dismissed that thought because I believe that they anyways x-ray everything and open up baggage that they think that they need to put their hands on. Being that the content of the box was just books, I decided it was safe.

]]> By: nike http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2009/06/12/baggage-wrapping-brilliant-or-stupid/#comment-28304 nike Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:21:08 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/?p=3210#comment-28304 I use these sometimes on bags, and backpacks when travelling internationally and BACK from foreign locations. Often times, I have a bag that might have been compromised and or there are many pockets or zippered pockets containing items that could easily be taken. I've paid between 3$ US and 10$ US from Latin America, China and Europe. I dont' use it all the time, I CERTAINLY would not use it for simple domestic travel with one of my quality suitcases, but for the type of items/travel described at the beginning of my comment - certainly, I'll continue to pay what is a relatively small fee for the convenience and hassle reduction of damage/theft/loss I think it deters. I use these sometimes on bags, and backpacks when travelling internationally and BACK from foreign locations. Often times, I have a bag that might have been compromised and or there are many pockets or zippered pockets containing items that could easily be taken.

I’ve paid between 3$ US and 10$ US from Latin America, China and Europe. I dont’ use it all the time, I CERTAINLY would not use it for simple domestic travel with one of my quality suitcases, but for the type of items/travel described at the beginning of my comment – certainly, I’ll continue to pay what is a relatively small fee for the convenience and hassle reduction of damage/theft/loss I think it deters.

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