Wrap that bag

At OR Tambo (Johannesburg's airport), one in 5 bags will be opened AFTER you check them.

I don't have an offical source for that statistic, but a quick look around the airport confirms that travelers take the risk seriously.

I followed the advice I was given and wrapped my luggage in plastic (some call it "shrink wrapped", but it's really just a large sheet of plastic wrap like Saran). It took a only a few minutes and it cost R25 (less than $5.00).

If you don't wrap, at least remove valuables (including any gifts for the kids!) and carry them on board. If you do wrap, plan ahead because once the suitcase is wrapped up, it's going to be impossible to get anything in or out without starting the process again.

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