I was going to post a new blog on the reminder to be sure and lock your checked luggage, but decided to repeat this one from a year ago as it's still valid today.
The TSA recommends that you don't lock your luggage. It is a misunderstanding since day one by the airlines and passengers alike that one cannot lock their bags.
You can lock your baggage, but if it needs to be searched, the TSA will cut off the lock. It's always been that way no matter what was said or continues to be said by the ignorant.
After the initial TSA fiasco over locked luggage, a new type of baggage lock was developed. One that the TSA can unlock with a master key and then re-lock. They are re-useable.
BUT just to be clear, you can still use non-TSA locks if you don't have the new locks. You just risk them being cut off. And, remember, not every bag is inspected.
I've had non-TSA locks cut in the past, but the TSA secured them with plastic restraints. At my destination I bought a new lock for the return flight.
If you do not lock your luggage you run the risk of it being riffled through en route. This type of theft is common. You can deter it by the simple use of locks.
If you still need convincing, check out the official TSA verbiage on locks. Then for heavens sake and yours, lock your luggage.
Walmart has the best buy on TSA locks that I've found.
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1 December 21, 2009 - 11:46pm | replica_rolex
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