TSA Luggage Lock With Indicator

[Beaucoupfishies]

Originally Posted by ScaredSilly

As has been said the TSA master key to unlock an approved lock is kept under control via a check out system. It does not always get used. If a TSA lock is cut off you should file a claim for the cost of the lock. It is a hassle but it should be done. You should also call the airport and file a complaint.

Now do not expect that TSA has the right tools for cutting off a lock. Here is a picture of a cheap non TSA lock that they could not cut off so cut the zipper pulls. I filed both a complaint and a claim. The complaint lead to some changes, the claim for the damage to the zipper pulls was denied.

As for zip ties - TSA is not required to reseal your bags with zip ties if they removed them. I thought this was the case but it is not.

The advice I was given after personally talking with and getting a tour of the SLC TSA facilities is to skip the locks all together as they are a sign that there might be some good in there and zip tie or some how secure the zipper pulls and leave it at that. If the bag is open put a few more zip ties in the bag and ask that they be resecured.

Oh yeah, and if you are worried about theft from bags I would not pin it on the TSA. They have cameras everywhere recording the process. In another incident I had the TSA supper pull the tapes of one of my bags being inspected.

Very good advice, thank you! It's nice to get some clarified information all up front instead of having to dig for it and sift through conflicting information. Even the TSA site recommends those locks, which is really confusing if it's that hard for them to get the key.

Though on the site it only says that it MAY prevent the lock from being cut.

[skippy11]

Originally Posted by Mooha182

I am contemplating on using these on my delta flight to Germany but not want to invest on something that be possibly gone after 1 use. I think I will be using my surplus of zip ties this time.

They are only $5 or $6 bucks. I bought mine from ST. I figure we will give them a try on our trip to Cozumel. If they get cut off it isn't to big of a loss. But I would rather lock the bag, then not.

[Diver Kat]

Originally Posted by oddbod

Being an ALIEN to your country and having to go through immigration and customs, I think the above quote very apt. Give a person a uniform, along with what appears to be a low IQ (must go with the pay scale) and they form a sense of self importance with the power to do as they please, ie: make life miserable for others, especially after a 20 hour flight.

Yeah .. most airports I've been through, these people are a very unhappy bunch, and I think many do sign up thinking it some kind of position of 'power'.

Originally Posted by oddbod

We were later told by the US Embassy here some of you just hate us Aussies

That's a new one!! Of course we ALL know how evil you Aussies are!! (Well you did come up with that god awful Vegamite stuff!! lol!)