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drray23

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8. Yes I always lock it with TSA locks.

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Tue Feb 27, 2024, 07:54 AM

Feb 2024

These locks are such that the TSA can open them if needed. As a matter of fact, it saved me once. I had just landed back from a long trip and realized my car keys were in my suitcase. I could not find the key to the TSA lock. I asked a gate agent and they got a TSA officer to come and open it for me with a special TSA lock pass key.

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Do you lock your checked luggage when flying? [View all] Callalily Feb 2024 OP

Don't lock. MOMFUDSKI Feb 2024 #1

Article mentions hotel theft by housekeepers bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 #2

Yes, I found that interesting. Callalily Feb 2024 #4

I had clothing stolen from a hotel room. bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 #5

No. I take my chances. They can cut the lock if they suspect anything anyway jimfields33 Feb 2024 #3

In the Miami airport they wrap the entire piece of luggage in a thick, clear Plastic sheeting, like Saran Wrap. sop Feb 2024 #6

Miami is the only airport where I've had stuff stolen from my luggage mainer Feb 2024 #7

Yes I always lock it with TSA locks. drray23 Feb 2024 #8

I always lock my luggage with a TSA-approved lock. Lonestarblue Feb 2024 #9

Very good point! Callalily Feb 2024 #14

I "lock" mine with a zip tie. cloudbase Feb 2024 #10

Ha! I had a suitcase that came with a tiny little padlock on a zipper pull. tanyev Feb 2024 #11

I always use a TSA lock on an airplane and especially in doc03 Feb 2024 #12

Yes, every time I fly. No problems with TSA locks. sinkingfeeling Feb 2024 #13

I always use TSA locks LearnedHand Mar 2024 #15

Just purchased some TSA approved locks Callalily Mar 2024 #16

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