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Rapp

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2026-02-04

Hi everyone, Back on the forum after a long absence.

For those who’ve had their large suitcases shrink-wrapped at Bogota Airport: - Is it useful and secure? - If so, do you know the cost per trolley bag (122 L)? - After checking in luggage, if customs or others want to inspect it, what happens?

We’ve been waiting to hear stories on this confusing topic!

Thanks for your feedback. Best, Rapp

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Sinforosa Veteran ·2026-02-04

Hi there,

I always get my suitcase shrink-wrapped for long-haul flights, both outbound and return. Over about twenty trips to Latin America, customs has never inspected my suitcase after check-in, but if they want to see what's inside, they’ll have to remove the plastic.

The cost of shrink-wrapping isn’t too high, and it seems like it doesn’t depend on the size of the suitcase but rather on the insurance that comes with the wrapping.

" Celui qui voyage sans rencontrer l'autre ne voyage pas , il se déplace " ( Alexandra David-Néel )

" Ahora todos quieren ser latinos , no , ey , pero les falta sazon , bateria y reggaeton " ( Bad Bunny )

Mathews Globetrotter ·2026-02-04

Hey, it's best to wrap your bags one way or another. I went through Bogota airport a while back and my bag had been searched 🙁

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