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Can I wrap my checked bag in plastic?

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Customers departing from or connecting through Tampa International Airport (TPA) may not check any luggage wrapped in plastic and must remove plastic wrapping before checking a bag. 

Customers whose final destination is TPA or who will not be traveling from or connecting in TPA may wrap their baggage in plastic. Customers should be aware that the TSA may inspect your checked baggage during the screening process and may remove any plastic wrapped around a bag if necessary, during the inspection. 

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