Is it still applicable that ALL baggage on flights to USA must NOT be locked?

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private_jet_charter

You can lock your luggage as long as you use TSA approved locks. If you visit the website http://www.tsa.gov/ they have the approved locks. If you do lock your luggage with something else they will just break the lock open and put a piece of paper stating that they needed to break the lock for inspection (happened to my golf clubs last time I traveled)

90210 aka Hummer Lover

yes its so the baggage handlers dont have to dammage your bags to steal your goods.

thelaundryfairy

My brother just flew to the USA from Australia. He had locks on his bag. The best thing to do would be the call the airlines and check for yourself. Good Luck and Happy Travels!

Dan O

I never knew it was - but if they're gonna get into it, they're gonna get into it - so it doesn't really matter.

TexasChick

Yes, they are still checking bags if they're questionable, and if you have it locked, they will break your suitcase trying to get in.

You can use those plastic zip ties, that way the TSA agents can cut them if need be.

Kam

Yes

selwyn

Use those plastic zip ties so that no one can drop stuff into your bags, but remember you will need something sharp to cut them off at your destination and your not allowed scissors or anything sharp on the plane. Have a nice trip..........

kengoller

Yes, other way they break the lock for checking.

The Weird One!

Do you have something to hide?

links305

you can lock it if you want but they will just open it unless you have one of those locks that can be open by the security people and then put back on

hiclaude

Yes, except gun cases

mikem33607

you can lock your luggage using approved TSA locks - airport inspectors have a special key to unlock them without cutting them off. (airline employees do not have this key)

http://www.shopzilla.com/8B--Travel_Accessories_-_SEARCH_GO--Go!__cat_id--10010800__keyword--approved%20luggage%20locks__search_box--1__sfsk--3

Montecar3

yes, if it is locked, they will tear it up to inspect it, or it wil not be put on plane at all

Just Me

Either not locked or locked with a special TSA approved lock.

bpbjess

Yes, but if you are worried about losing your luggage, secure the zippers with a twist tie so that it is still accessible and you won't have a lock cut off.

cinnamonstar123

of course.. they have to check your bag dont they? lol

tennis playa

nope , unless the security is dum , u have to taste watever drink u have in ur luggage or any food az well . after wat append on 9/11 , til today this is the life in airport

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