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When do I use TSA locks for my luggage?

Locks on Luggage (for airplane)?

  • I just had someone told me today that you cannot lock luggage for an airplane, is that true? Is it fine if you use TSA approved locks? I don't exactly feel safe knowing that ...show more

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    If you use a TSA approved lock, then the agents can open it if they want to inspect it by hand. If they want to inspect it, and you use a non-TSA lock, then they will cut off the lock. There is not any TSA approved lock that I have seen that I thought was worth its weight in toilet paper - most seem so flimsy that you could just twist them open. I stopped locking my bags not long after that rule when into effect. Did not seem worth the hassle. However, you can buy and use a more substantial lock when your bag is just in your hotel room, or you are traveling by train or some other way. That provides a small measure of safety. The best rule is to never put anything that has significant value into your checked luggage.

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You may use the TSA approved locks, however I am sure every criminally minded baggage handler in the world has a TSA master key by now. I just tie the zipper pulls together with twist ties so they don't open accidentally. Theoretically all luggage is x-rayed, if the baggage people see something in your suitcase they want, they'll open it with a razor knife if necessary. Why do you think the airlines tell you to NOT put anything valuable in your checked baggage?

stan l

You can lock your luggage. When you turn it in to the TSA, they will ask you if it's locked. I don't know what they do if you just answer yes - I've always said either "no" (on the rare occasion when I didn't) or "I have TSA locks" (which is most of the time). If you use non-TSA locks and the TSA determines that they need to get into your bag for inspection, they will cut the lock off. If they go into your bag, they will leave a note to let you know they were there. I usually lock my bag but on my last trip just didn't want to bother trying to find the keys in my junk drawer, so I just left it unlocked and it was fine. Some people use plastic "cable ties" to join the two zipper pulls. This will simply keep the zipper closed, which is their major concern; obviously, anyone who really wanted to get in there could use the ballpoint pen method on a plastic zipper or cut the cable ties. Don't put valuables (electronics, jewelry, prescription meds) into your checked baggage. Put them in your carry-on.

RoofingPrincess

You can lock whatever you want. If the TSA, or any other security agency, wants to look inside, they will just break the lock. In over 25 years of traveling, I have never locked a bag as it will not deter a thief and might actually encourage them. You should never have anything of any great value in your checked luggage.

MadMan

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