Any info or experiences with new rules for checked baggage--no locks allowed!!!
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I just read in Sunday's paper that there's a plastic padlock thingie called a PrivaSeal. The idea is, screeners can cut it if they choose to hand-search your bag; if they don't hand-search, your bag stays securely locked, and you can cut the thing open yourself when you reach your destination. The article said they're cheap--about $5 for a dozen--and available through Magellan's, but that they've been sold out recently. Maybe another travel outfitter carries them?
Of course,the larger point is, you can't use real locks on your luggage anymore...
Of course,the larger point is, you can't use real locks on your luggage anymore...
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And how do we protect the things we put in our luggage. Thieves are resourcefull, of course. They can just steal or rip the bags if they want to but a lock at least deters some thieves. A plastic thingy that can be cut easily is no deterrent at all.
Oh well, we'll just have to travel even lighter... Doggone it.
Oh well, we'll just have to travel even lighter... Doggone it.
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You know, I haven't locked my luggage in many years. Do you rally think that if someone wanted to get into a bag - most of which are soft by the way - that they couldn't? Don't put valuables in places strangers have access to them - luggage or otherwise. Problem solved.
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On a recent trip to Las Vegas my companion picked up his luggage and when he opened it at the hotel there was a tag inside that said it had been searched. I guess they have to tell you. They have been really good at the airport also as far as asking if it is unlocked before it goes on it's way.
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They have plastic locks at the airport.
My question is since you cannot carry on any scissors or knives how do you cut the lock open when you arrive at your hotel? Call room service and request a steak knife?
My question is since you cannot carry on any scissors or knives how do you cut the lock open when you arrive at your hotel? Call room service and request a steak knife?
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