Need help re: luggage locks/ straps

Obxrtist · October 17, 2006

We are newbies to international flight travel and would appreciate any advice or experience concerning use of luggage locks and straps. With all the changes in airline regulations, we're not sure if locks are even permitted but did see info on TSA's website about using TSA approved locks.

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cruisefreak · October 17, 2006

We were told three years ago to leave all luggage unlocked on an international flight. My luggage was searched (slip inside telling me) on the way over and my friend's luggage was searched on the way home. It doesn't mean that all luggage is searched every flight, but they need to have access to your luggage or they will make access...

Stephanie

PrincessOne · October 17, 2006

We purchased the TSA locks and our hardside has a TSA lock built into it...we have yet to lock our luggage though.

Obxrtist · October 18, 2006

Thanks for the info - my DH says I over analyze everything & worry too much - at least I know our bags aren't the only ones that won't be locked! :smiley:

10 days & counting until we leave for Barcelona & cruise on the Millennium! :cheesy:

JoeyandDavid · October 18, 2006

we always have our baggage searched by TSA we will buy 4 new locks for this trip just so we can be assurred that TSA is the ONLY ones that have access...

JoeyandDavid · October 18, 2006

Hi again Obxrtist I should say that the TSA administration has great information on this topic.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/locks.shtm

Obxrtist · October 18, 2006

I checked out the info on TSA's website. Looks like the minimal cost for the TSA approved locks is worth it for peace of mind... so, am ordering locks from Magellan's.

I really appreciate the input... this site has been a God-send with all the info it provides - THANK YOU!!!!

Becky

JoeyandDavid · October 18, 2006

Becky they also sell them at target ..K-mart.. wal mart.. just look for the TSA logo!

teacp · October 18, 2006

I bought ours at Target and I think they were around 7.99 each.......

jacketwatch · October 18, 2006

:cool: TSA locks are a better alternative but not a 100% solution. Why? When we arrived in our destination airport last August one of three bags was missing its TSA lock! As it turned out the lock, twisted open and useless, was in the bag. All the items were intact AND I got a bonus of sorts. :grin: In that bag were chargers for Nokia, Canon and Sony products none of which was ours. :grin: There must have been a free for all in bag inspection and someones elses property got tossed on our bag.

But thtas not all. One of our tablemats said all three of her TSA locks were G O N E! Go figure. Still I will contimue to use them. :cool: