A word about TSA "locks" (Page 2): Yeah, I was just reading about how most of the thieves in the world were in the US. I believe that the vast majority are actually in public office or...

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

katastrofa wrote:

Because we don't like our luggage stolen? :)

Yeah, I was just reading about how most of the thieves in the world were in the US. I believe that the vast majority are actually in public office or legal professions. Often the two are hand in hand.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

katastrofa wrote:

TSA has been known to steal people's cash. Of course they will recommend that travellers use poor locks, to make stealing easier.

My attitude is, I simply won't travel to the US for leisure until it begins to treat its visitors better.

Yeah, I see your point. Theft, as well as incompetent/rude security and customs officials are unknown throughout the rest of the world. As the old saying goes,"Don't let the door......."

katastrofa Loc: London, UK

I don't have to stand in line for a few hours to get a visa to Canada or Australia. I would have stand in line for a few hours if I wanted to get a visa to the US.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

katastrofa wrote:

I don't have to stand in line for a few hours to get a visa to Canada or Australia. I would have stand in line for a few hours if I wanted to get a visa to the US.

Nothing worth stealing or disrupting in those places.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

bullethole wrote:

I am in it security and would caution anyone about... (show quote)

Would a lock cutter be quicker?
Or just take the bag/case and "lose" it?

SteveR Loc: Michigan

katastrofa wrote:

I don't have to stand in line for a few hours to get a visa to Canada or Australia. I would have stand in line for a few hours if I wanted to get a visa to the US.

Ever hear of the underwear bomber of Canada? Nah, didn't think so.

sb Loc: Florida's East Coast

It does not take much of an inspection to realize that these are not the greatest locks and that a 3-digit combination is not that hard to work until you get the right number. BUT - a baggage handler is not likely to have 5 minutes to sit and play with the lock, so these locks do provide security against someone quickly opening up your luggage and grabbing something valuable.

Can you REQUEST a manual inspection and then place a more secure non-TSA lock on your luggage?

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

SteveR wrote:

Ever hear of the underwear bomber of Canada? Nah, didn't think so.

I heard he was going commando,or maybe he was a commando, Hmmm,not sure.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

sb wrote:

It does not take much of an inspection to realize that these are not the greatest locks and that a 3-digit combination is not that hard to work until you get the right number. BUT - a baggage handler is not likely to have 5 minutes to sit and play with the lock, so these locks do provide security against someone quickly opening up your luggage and grabbing something valuable.

Can you REQUEST a manual inspection and then place a more secure non-TSA lock on your luggage?

That would speed things up!

It appears that some think that TSA and baggage handlers are synonymous.

caddylvr

You are right, TSA and Baggage handlers are NOT synonymous. The baggage handlers work for the individual airlines and are not paid well for the work they do, so therefore feel they have more reason to steal.

papakatz45 Loc: South Florida-West Palm Beach

katastrofa wrote:

I know - you're banning everyone now :)

Again, wrong information from you. Our government is not banning everyone. Get your facts straight. You are just embarrassing yourself.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

katastrofa wrote:

TSA has been known to steal people's cash. Of course they will recommend that travellers use poor locks, to make stealing easier.

My attitude is, I simply won't travel to the US for leisure until it begins to treat its visitors better.

You are kidding, Right? You are saying TSA, the organization itself, recommends cheap locks so it's agents can steal from passengers. Hmmmm. Interesting bit of no common sense there. Wherever you are from please stay there. Apparently nobody has ever committed a theft at your airports because your version of TSA is perfect.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

DaveO wrote:

Good! We don't need any more negative people!

Thank you Dave. Good common sense.

Dennis

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

bullethole wrote:

I am in it security and would caution anyone about... (show quote)

The first time I flew after TSA locks became a thing, I had to remove them when I checked my luggage.

Now I wouldn't check anything.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

jerryc41 wrote:

The first time I flew after TSA locks became a thing, I had to remove them when I checked my luggage.

Now I wouldn't check anything.

I try not to check anything either. If I must check something there will be nothing of value in the bag.

Dennis