does Air NZ supply plastic bags for backpacks as checked luggage?

[cooperplace]

My wife and I are travelling with backpacks that have numerous straps etc hanging off them. Some airlines eg Qantas supply a large plastic bag so that the straps don't get caught in conveyors. I can't see anything on the Air NZ website about whether they supply these. Does anyone know the answer to this? We're flying out of MEL. Thanks

[PAXboy]

If no answer here, move your question to: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific - PPRuNe Forums (http://www.pprune.org/australia-new-zealand-pacific-90/)

[cooperplace]

Ok, thanks, will do.

[RevMan2]

Solution: Buy your own plastic bag....

[Cirrussy]

Or a backpack with the facility to zip all your straps away...

[Johnny F@rt Pants]

Or ask Air NZ????

[cooperplace]

thanks for all these really helpful replies: NOT!

[Tarq57]

At most international airports, there is an organization that can basically wrap your luggage in heavy clingfilm and heat seal it for a small fee.
If this might suit your needs, just phone the airport operator, and ask if such a service is provided.

[cooperplace]

now that's a good idea.

[PAXboy]

Most airport websites list the shops and services in the various areas. Bag wrap facilities are usually near the main entrance for departures.

[esa-aardvark]

Would not expect anything for nothing in NZ.
Actually even if paying don't expect too much.
Sourpuss me.

[Johnny F@rt Pants]

thanks for all these really helpful replies: NOT!

What on earth is wrong with any of the suggestions made??

Solution: Buy your own plastic bag.... - available at many camping stores - seems like a good idea to me

Or a backpack with the facility to zip all your straps away... - same again, readily available at camping stores, another good idea.

Or ask Air NZ???? - after all it is they who you have booked with, they ought to know.

So, why the sarcasm directed towards those trying to answer your query and help you out?

[cooperplace]

sorry, the thing that triggered the unnecessary sarcasm was that I had already called Air NZ and after being on endless hold got onto someone who said that they didn't know! It turns out they do supply them for AU$5.

[Johnny F@rt Pants]

the thing that triggered the unnecessary sarcasm was that I had already called Air NZ and after being on endless hold got onto someone who said that they didn't know

Should've said so in the original post, I wouldn't have suggested asking them had I known.