In fact, wrapping baggage — which is often carried out at airport stations for upwards of $30 — can ironically complicate the security screening process for both travelers and authorities.

To guard against damage and theft, passengers at Miami International Airport pay around $15 a bag just to get their luggage and other packages wrapped up in plastic. WSJ's Arian Campo-Flores reports.

It warned: “Don’t spend hours intricately wrapping gifts to carry in your hand luggage. Wrapped gifts may be opened, searched and screened by airport security staff.” Instead, Ryanair says ...

After decades of working as an airline employee, always on top of travel destination and luggage trends, one item has proved essential. Wrapping an adjustable strap around your luggage can prevent ...