Locks on Luggage

[sanju121 Banned Find all posts View Profile Close sanju121]

You should take care of some issues. A point to note if you’re checking in luggage is that many of the travel accessories that are sold as luggage security items (locks, cable ties, security seals, etc) do not actually work to protect your luggage. You’d think for the money spent on these things it would take time to break into a bag, but it’s as simple as several seconds with a paperclip or even a pen. And people wonder why there is a problem with luggage theft. This site shows how the criminals do it: News & Community - Securoseal. The same site has also got news stories from around the world on airport and luggage related crime here: News & Community - Securoseal – so it's worth a read if you’re planning on taking a trip soon.

[davhu1 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close davhu1]

FYI, I've been using TSA locks since they were approved for domestic and international travel. On about 10 flights I've never had one cut yet. I also suspect that using TSA locks results in fewer bag openings. The locks signal that the bag owner is aware of the TSA rules, but is OK with the bag being opened and inspected. If TSA locks are cut, then suspect non-TSA thieves.

My lock was cut by TSA. the left note but not the lock that was cut. I could have gotten a refund or exchange if they left the lock in the suitcase.

[jem777 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jem777]

Well, i try to use as much as possible those locks with coded numbers. I think they are much safer.

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[securoseal Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close securoseal]

A point to note if you’re checking in luggage is that many of the travel accessories that are sold as luggage security items (locks, cable ties, security seals, etc) do not actually work to protect your luggage. You’d think for the money spent on these things it would take time to break into a bag, but it’s as simple as several seconds with a paperclip or even a pen. And people wonder why there is a problem with luggage theft.