The reason why many people wrap their suitcases in plastic without taking this detail into account

Luggage is one of the most important things to consider when taking a flight in Spain. From deciding what belongings to take on the trip to choosing whether to bring a carry-on bag or check it, this factor is key when traveling by plane. Therefore, it's quite common to see passengers at airports constantly worrying about their suitcases, and in fact, some even make doubly sure their belongings won't suffer any mishaps.

A very common sight at airports across Spain is that of several passengers with suitcases wrapped in plastic. Some people check in their luggage and have to "say goodbye" to their bags a few hours before takeoff, and they won't have them back until they exit the carousel at their destination. Therefore, they choose to "improve" security and cover their suitcases with meters of plastic wrap, but not everyone fully understands what can happen if they do so.

Wrapping your suitcase in plastic does not prevent it from getting lost.

All passengers who wrap their suitcases in plastic do so for one reason: to prevent anyone from opening them from the moment they leave them at the check-in counter until they are retrieved. Furthermore, some believe that by completely enclosing them in plastic wrap, they also prevent damage to their belongings both when loading the luggage onto the plane and when removing it from the hold.

Some travelers already carry their suitcases covered in plastic from home , and with a roll of film bought at the supermarket you can easily cover the entire suitcase, while others choose to do it at the many points in the airport (for a fee), although what many do not keep in mind when doing so is that covering luggage does not prevent it from being lost.

There are many cases in which passengers have lost their checked bags at both the airport of departure and arrival, and covering them in plastic is not the solution. Therefore, it is best to place a label inside the bag with the owner's personal information so that, in case of loss, staff can contact the bag's owner. Including the name, address, and phone number will make it much easier to recover the bag as quickly as possible.