QF domestic says they don't provide cover bag for prams

[HKGNZL]

Flown SYD-PER return and was told both sides that QF doesn't provide the plastic bag for prams. There used to be a help yourself pile of bags at SYD which has been removed. Another service enhancement?

 

[deejo77]

I flew recently (BNE) and near oversized baggage drop off (where I have to drop the pram and sometimes car seat) - they had a self help roll of large clear plastic bags - I go there and secure the items and then check in - will be disappointed if they have been removed

 

[docjames]

It seems very airport dependent.

BNE always want the plastic bag when checkin in with other luggage (and then deposit at oversized baggage), most other airports not interested in a bag, and some let you just put it on the conveyor belt with the rest of your luggage.

There's also huge variability in which QF ports you can gate-check the collapsible stroller and which ones you can't.

Virgin are far more consistent in gate-checking being allowed (almost everywhere IME).

 

[JohnK]

I have seen at both SYD and BNE and used recently.

Hope this is not another brilliant cost cutting measure.

 

[mannej]

The bags were at BNE end of June as a data point.

 

[Happy Dude]

I too would be unhappy with the removal of those bags. Great for the kids things and a backpack. I used them even when I was flying on VA.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I have seen at both SYD and BNE and used recently.

You keeping another secret from us .................. DAD!

 

[JohnK]

You keeping another secret from us .................. DAD!

The plastic bags. :mrgreen:

 

[Captain Halliday]

They were still being provided at DRW when I passed through last week, through it's possible they are just using up old stock before discontinuing.

 

[vertisol]

I have a stash at home that I've saved from various trips and make sure to have the car seats, portacot etc already packaged before I leave for the airport. The pram we got has a travel cover.

The annual family pilgrimage to the Sunshine Coast is the only time all year I check bags so I try to make it as painless as possible for ourselves.