How to mark a suitcase at the airport. Suitcase, film and locks, or how not to lose your luggage. Cost of paid baggage packing

If you have a flight ahead, then the first thing, in addition to paperwork and purchasing tickets, is to pack your luggage. Whether it's a bag, suitcase or package, items must be transported in accordance with the rules of the chosen airline. It should be noted that the requirements for passengers’ belongings are not “nitpicking”, but an important measure to prevent deformation and loss of luggage, as well as to ensure flight safety.

But this is all the business of the air carrier. What should passengers do, how can they ensure that they get to their final destination with their luggage every time?

Experienced travelers know how to fit everything they need and whatever their heart desires into a suitcase.

Even ways of packing things are being invented. Here are the basic rules:

• Shoes are placed on the sides of the bag,
• on the bottom - outerwear, jeans or trousers,
• in the pockets - small items (it is better to place them in a transparent container).
• Next are sweaters and T-shirts.

Rolling things with a roller will help increase the capacity of a suitcase or bag. Plus, after landing you won’t need an iron, since the rolled up items won’t get wrinkled.

If you are transporting liquids, creams and other things that can leak or break, then you definitely need to consider sealed packaging for them. And carefully rearrange them with soft things.

For example, bottles can be packed very well inside a roller with a jacket or towel. More information about the rules and regulations for transporting alcohol and tips on how best to do this can be read in.

How to check luggage so it doesn't get lost

1. Remove unnecessary information

Official measures to track passengers' belongings include their coding. Any luggage is authorized using a barcode on the packaging tape.

It happens that a traveler's suitcase is decorated with numerous stickers left over from past flights. These barcodes from previous flights must be deleted. Why give another reason to send your luggage to your old address? And how can an airport employee find the current tag to send your suitcase to the correct address?

2. Add important information

How to avoid losing your luggage? Of course, sign it. It would seem such an obvious thing, but few people use it.

How to do it? A special tag is glued to the suitcase or it can be tied to the handle. If the suitcase is packed in film, then a piece of paper with information can be placed under its top layer.

What should I write? You must indicate your first and last name (in Russian and English language), telephone, address, email. It is also a good idea to include the flight number you are flying on and the city where your suitcase should land. You can even write the name of the hotel and the dates for which it is booked. There will be no unnecessary information here: the more, the better.

It will be great if the inscription is in the language of the country you are flying to.

3. Packing your suitcase

Whether to use protective film for a suitcase or not is up to everyone to decide for themselves. But plastic packaging provides a number of advantages:

• the suitcase will not get dirty or scratched
• it is much more difficult to steal something from a packed bag
• Luggage in film stands out among many other suitcases of the same type.

Special packaging of suitcases and bags is not just a requirement of the air carrier. First of all, this is a precaution against deformation of the bag (suitcase), against opening it by strangers and against loss of personal belongings.

I revealed some small secrets of packaging in.

4. A small bag is easier to lose than a large one.

Also an obvious thing. With this in mind, you can deliberately take a larger bag and fill it with something bulky and light. For example, plastic bottles.

Don't forget that it is often possible to take a small suitcase with you on board the plane as hand luggage. The main thing is that there are no liquids or other sharp objects inside.

5. Learn to stand out

Sometimes it’s not easy to spot your suitcase among a mass of others that are very similar in both color and size.

It's great when you can buy a suitcase in bright colors. But no one bothers you to unusually decorate luggage in the popular black or brown color.

You can tie a beautiful bright bow on the handle, you can glue a colorful sticker, you can wrap it in something unusual. In short, come up with something so that from afar it can be seen that this is your suitcase.

6. Photo for memory

Of course, any traveler takes photographs of himself at all stages of his journey. But this advice applies... to your suitcases that are checked in as luggage.

Agree, in case of any problems with losses, it is always easier to show what the bags looked like than to describe them in words. Especially in a foreign country, in an unfamiliar language.

And if, suddenly, you have to fill out a statement about lost luggage, then you will need to indicate its weight. Therefore, you can take a photo of the weight board when weighing your suitcase at the check-in counter.

1. We do not divide the inseparable. If you are carrying a phone in your hand luggage, then take its charger with you. If, suddenly, your luggage gets lost or delayed, then your valuable communication gadget will soon turn out to be a useless item.

2. All valuables: It is better to take money, documents, and jewelry with you into the cabin.

3. Keep your baggage receipt which you received when checking in your luggage until it was received at the airport of arrival. Don’t forget that in some places at the exit, employees check the items being taken out with the baggage number on the receipt. Without this, you may be detained at the airport for a long time.

If you follow these simple rules, when you receive your luggage, you will be able to easily find your items, and if it goes missing, there is a chance that you will be contacted quickly.

If you have any secrets of your own about the safety and packaging of transported luggage, share them in the comments below.

Have a comfortable flight!

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Going through security at the airport can take a long time, especially if your suitcase is cluttered or improperly packed. To avoid baggage inspections and get things done as quickly as possible, think carefully about what you do and don't need to do. When folding your suitcase, place items that are less likely to be searched on the bottom, and place laptops and liquids on top. Buying a good suitcase will also help speed up the inspection process.

Steps

We take the necessary things

Check your luggage. Having luggage will allow you to take more things with you and make it easier hand luggage. Pack as many items as possible in your checked luggage instead of carry-on luggage. The fewer items you take in your hand luggage, the less likely it is that your bag will be searched.

• Clothes, personal hygiene items and souvenirs can be packed in a suitcase.
• Put books in your suitcase if you don't plan to read them on the plane.
• Electronic devices such as cameras and laptops, as well as valuables such as jewelry, should always be taken in hand luggage.

1. Take only the essentials with you. Your carry-on luggage should contain only the most necessary items. If you have too many items, the security guards will not be able to use the X-ray to its full potential and will likely stop you to search you. Things you may need::

   • telephone
   • laptop/tablet
   • camera
   • charging device
   • a magazine or book to read on the plane
   • medicines
   • food or milk for a small child
   • an extra set of clothes in case your luggage gets lost

2. Lay out what you will be packing. Before packing your items into your carry-on luggage, lay out everything you plan to take with you. You can do this on the bed, as well as on the desk or dining table. This will help you determine if you are taking too much with you. It will also help you organize your belongings in the most efficient way and help you figure out if you forgot anything.

   • When arranging things, try to place similar items next to each other. For example, put all your clothes in one pile and place chargers with matching electronics.
   • Make sure to take your national passport, international passport (for international travel) and tickets.

3. Double check that you do not have any prohibited items with you. Some items can only be checked in as checked baggage on board, while others are completely prohibited. Always double check that you did not take these items with you on the plane. If you are found to have one of them, you may be detained.

   Avoid large objects. Large, oddly shaped items are not technically prohibited, but they may cause your baggage to be removed from the belt for a manual search. If you need to take such items, check them in or remove them before going through security. Here is an example of some things to take with caution:.:

   • big electronic devices, such as portable consoles (Xbox), portable DVD players, or CPAP (sleep machine) machines
   • bulky books, manuals or dictionaries
   • large crystals, such as geodesics
   • dense metal objects

4. Place liquids in a plastic bag. Even if your local airport has plastic bags, it's best to pack your liquids in advance. Find a clean, clear, 1-quart plastic bag. Containers for liquids should not hold more than 100 ml. They should also be placed in a plastic bag.

   • If the container is more than 100 ml, it must be checked in as baggage, even if it is not completely filled with liquid.
   • Instead of buying toiletries in small sizes, invest in travel-sized bottles. At home, fill them with your favorite shampoo, conditioner, soap and other personal care items.

5. Place electronic devices and liquids on top. Please remove laptops and liquids during security screening. To get them out as quickly as possible, place them on top. Make sure they are easy to reach so you can get them out quickly.

6. Hide documents and money in outer pockets. Documents and wallet should be at hand. You cannot place them in your clothing pockets when going through security. Place your wallet and documents in the outer pocket of your carry-on luggage. This will allow you to pull out your passport and tickets when you need to go through security.

   • If you're taking a purse or briefcase as an additional personal item, you can put your passport and ticket in there, but make sure you can get them out quickly. You don't want to spend a lot of time rummaging through your bag looking for tickets.

Packing luggage for a plane is one of the most important procedures that are performed during travel. This seemingly simple task is quite difficult to cope with on your own, and therefore many tourists use paid services suitcase packing provided at almost every airport. With properly collected and packed luggage, the inspection procedure for items is significantly simplified(as well as transportation), moreover, this measure protects against theft - an unprotected bag is easier to open to get valuables out of it. How to pack luggage on a plane yourself? Today you will learn about it!

On a note! Packing rules may vary slightly depending on the specific airport. For example, it is not necessary to wrap hard, reliable suitcases with a combination lock, since they are almost impossible to break into or damage. As for soft bags, they need to be packed, but open bags are generally not accepted as luggage.

Why do you need to pack luggage?

Your luggage will only be allowed into check-in if it is tightly wrapped and there is no doubt that it could be damaged during loading/transport. It is recommended to pack even hard frame luggage bags that fully meet all the requirements, and there are several reasons for this.

Note! Try not to fill your bag to the brim with things! Loaders do not handle luggage very carefully; if there is a strong impact or pressure, the clasp may fail, resulting in all the contents ending up on the floor.

How much does paid packaging cost?

This question is of interest to those who do not have the desire or time to do their own packaging. Each airport has special packaging machines, which are usually located at the entrance or check-in counters. There are also check scales with which you can check. Sometimes the weighing service is provided free of charge, but often you still have to pay for it (about 50 rubles), but automatic scales work for about half a minute, so you can find out the weight of three or four bags at a time.

On a note! Additionally, bags can be weighed at check-in counters that are unoccupied by staff.

You can pack your luggage yourself or with the help of local employees - they will give all the necessary recommendations. Wrapping instructions are available at the packing racks, as are all required materials.

What is the specific cost of packing luggage in the capital?

1. Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo. Here, for one bag weighing less than 32 kg you will have to pay about 350-500 rubles, and if over 32 kg - about 700.
2. Domodedovo. IN in this case it all depends on the specific airline. For example, Aeroflot clients can pay bonus miles(2,200 units) if you contact PACK&FLY. Customers of other airlines need to pay 500-600 rubles per bag, while the packing process itself will take no more than 2 minutes.

In Domodedovo, packaging counters operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to PACK&FLY, similar services are also provided by other companies - VEX UPAK, Truestar. But the first one is still more popular, because it provides various discounts, packs the luggage of WWII veterans for free, sells special burglary protection and gives many other pleasant bonuses.

Self-packing luggage - important nuances

If you want to save money, you can try to do everything yourself. To do this, you will have to buy all the required materials and follow some simple rules. Wrapping bags can be done using tape and cling film (it is sold in all household chemical stores).

But before that, you need to put things together correctly. How to do it?

Master Class. Packing for a flight

If you pack your things correctly, your bags will not be stuffed to the brim, and fragile items will not be damaged. To do this, simply follow the instructions.

Step 1. See how long the flight will last. The list of things you take with you will depend on the purpose, and their quantity will depend on the duration.

Step 2. Take the essentials - clothes, shoes, underwear. Give preference to interchangeable items to reduce their quantity. For example, you can wear a smart or casual blouse with jeans, while choosing a top to match a bright pink skirt will pose certain difficulties. Choose accessories to spice up your outfit - a scarf will be a great decoration, but it will take up little space.

Step 3. Check the documents. To board the plane you will need a passport. Also take bank card, but you don’t need to take “everything in a row”!

Step 4. Flight information should be kept in an easily accessible pocket of your bag/suitcase. This measure will be especially useful if it takes place at a self-service counter (they have become increasingly popular in recent years).

Step 5. It is not recommended to take a lot of shoes. Two pairs are enough, no matter how long the trip lasts. The shoes themselves are heavy and take up a lot of space, so take one pair for every day and one for going out. You can save more more space, if one of these pairs is on you at the airport.

Step 6. Should you bring toiletries with you? Deodorants and toothpastes are sold everywhere.

Step 7 Take the minimum of everything.

Step 8 Don't forget to take a first aid kit with painkillers and essential medications.

Important! The main rule is to take an item if you use it more than three times. In addition, it is better to take all valuables in hand luggage (the fact is that luggage can get lost).

Now that all things are collected, we can talk directly about packaging. There are several ways, let's look at each of them in more detail.

Types of films for luggage packaging:

Film type	Photo	Description
Luggage stretch film		Protect your luggage and prevent scratches and dirt. Film characteristics: width: 250 m, length: 30 m, thickness: 20 microns
Film for self-packing luggage		The versatility of this film lies in packaging things in everyday life (including books, baseboards, curtains, linoleum during transportation, wheels, etc.). Possibility to choose color
Stretch film		This is an excellent film made from low density polyethylene. It is used to wrap various objects during transportation and long-term storage. This material stretches up to 330% of its original size
Cling film		Cling film is indispensable for packaging and storing any products. At the same time, it retains freshness, aroma and vitamins. Protects products from drying out and losing moisture

Beautiful and bright stretch covers can be of different sizes and have various interesting patterns. A very convenient method, at least when compared with the one described below (you don’t have to bother with cling film every time). In addition, such cases look much more attractive.

Cling film

Table. Instructions for packing luggage.

Note! Luggage wrapped in cling film differs in appearance from the rest in its transparency. The fact is that the polyethylene used at airports is denser and therefore not transparent. However, you can place a piece of paper with contact information under the top layer of packing material to mark your suitcase. This will also help you find it if your luggage gets lost.

Video - How to pack suitcases at the airport

Special belts

Let's take a look at another device - special straps for suitcases. But, as it seems to us, they are only suitable for protecting against accidental opening of the suitcase during transportation. Belts certainly won’t protect you from break-ins and contamination.

Another advantage of the straps is that if they are cut to get into the suitcase, you will know about it as soon as you receive your luggage at the airport. And this is very important.

What to do if the suitcase is damaged?

Baggage is damaged - what to do?

If you notice clear signs of tampering on your luggage or the bag was damaged during transportation due to the fault of airport employees, you may well demand compensation. To do this, follow the following algorithm.

1. Immediately after discovery, it is necessary to record the fact that the baggage was opened.
2. Next, you need to provide data on your luggage (these may be special tags, boarding passes And so on).
3. The next stage is to search for a representative office (it must be at the airport) or employees of the airline that made the flight.
4. After this, a claim form is filled out, detailed personal data and the required payment amount are indicated.
5. Once stamps have been applied, copies of all paperwork left with airline employees should be made.

Now all you have to do is wait for representatives of the carrier company to call you back. As for the amount of compensation, it is usually about 10 US dollars per 1 kg of luggage weight.

In summary, we note that where exactly you will pack your bags - at the airport or at home - depends on your financial situation and skills. If you know for sure that you can wrap your suitcase correctly, you can save a little on this. However, airport packers using special machines can ensure the safety and effective protection of luggage, so this option is more reliable. Albeit more expensive.

Video – Luggage packaging equipment

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Losing luggage is every traveler's worst nightmare.

website I found 10 tips for you to make the most of the scenario where you fly with your suitcase in different directions.

First thing you need to do is get rid of old tags.

If you are a collector who likes to see a lot of pretty travel stickers on your suitcase, you run the risk of simply not receiving it one day - because it will fly away with the old tag. It’s better to stick a business card with your details on your suitcase - this will significantly speed up the search for your luggage if it is lost.

Register in advance

A well-known life hack among Internet users: tell the front desk that there are terribly fragile things in your suitcase, and they will stick a badge on you. Fragile"(fragile) - then they will put your suitcase on the very top and promise that the movers will handle it with love and tenderness.

Don't stuff your suitcase to capacity

Everything is simple here: a deliberately expensive suitcase can end up in the hands of thieves, and a gray one, like everyone else’s, can end up in the hands of dozens of passengers with approximately the same suitcase. If you don't want to sacrifice your suitcase to either one, choose a bright color or pattern that doesn't scream about its price.

Calculate your transfer time

Remember how they wrap suitcases at airports? No thief can unwind it. And the loader won't break it. You can also use bright protective covers. As here -

Honestly, I don’t understand how you can not recognize your luggage, and I’m always surprised when people at the airport look at the tags on their suitcases on the tape, looking for their last name. Moreover, sometimes on completely different suitcases, both in color and shape. Don't remember if yours is green rag or black plastic?
It would seem like nonsense, but no... It turns out that this is a problem for many travelers and people have real difficulties identifying the suitcase they took with them on vacation.
An ingeniously simple solution to this problem is offered by one of London's online stores of goods for people with imagination - Head-Case luggage covers with a face.
It looks funny, of course, but the main thing is that you certainly won’t get lost in a crowd with such a suitcase, and you won’t be confused with any other on the baggage belt.

All travelers need to do is send it to the manufacturer good photo own face. Although...you can use a photo of your mother, colleague or some celebrity instead. The Firebox store will print the image on the suitcase cover and send it to the buyer.

The personalized covers are made from spandex and are available in three sizes. Their prices range from $26 to $39.

The initiators of the idea are sure that nothing says “This is my suitcase!” better than having your huge face on it as it moves down the conveyor belt.

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