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LearnedHand

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15. I always use TSA locks

Reply to Callalily (Original post)

Sat Mar 2, 2024, 11:43 PM

Mar 2024

They're inexpensive and really worth the increased peace of mind. It's much harder for the casual theft to happen. These are the ones I have. If you look at the one lying on its side you can see the place where TSA security key can open the lock, if needed.

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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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