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Secure Your Bag With A Luggage Lock



These days, security is the focus for airports when thousands of people are traveling through it each day. With the many changes in security rules, travelers have been under the impression that they can't lock their backs for fear of a TSA representative breaking that luggage lock and rendering it useless anyways-or worse, somehow damaging the bag in the process. Those who choose to go without a luggage lock fear for the contents of their bags, worried that they'll be stolen. However, there is a solution to the problem.

A New Lock

In its efforts to improve airport security while allowing passengers to continue to use airport locks, TSA-approved luggage locks have been developed. These locks come with a special logo on the side that all TSA baggage handlers are trained to identify. All of these locks, including combination locks, come with a hole for a special key that TSA employees have that can open it. This allows them to check your bag and lock it up again without damaging the lock or your luggage. Designs range from simple locks to ones that are part of a luggage strap.

Do They Work?

Like all luggage locks, the TSA locks do tend to look a little flimsy, but then again, it's hard to make a solid, strong lock when it needs to be small enough to go through the holes in your zipper pull. A lock will not stop a determined thief or a dishonest baggage handler, no matter how much you wish it would. However, having a luggage lock adds to the deterrence factor for thieves, since an unlocked bag is easier to get into than a locked one. But if someone does, there's even a TSA luggage lock that turns on a small light in it if it's been opened forcibly, so you know.

Keep The Cost Down

If you're worried about the cost of a TSA luggage lock, don't worry about it, since most cost about the same as a meal for one at a family restaurant. Don't spend too much on these locks, since there's always the chance of a mishap or something similar while at airport security. Still, you should purchase a TSA luggage lock since it will deter thieves, which will in turn protect your belongings. If you're careful and take advantage of the options the TSA has given you, all of your belongings and you will arrive to your destination safe and sound.

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MSN UK News - British Airways has been named and shamed as the worst airline in Europe for losing passengers' luggage. The company mishandled 23 bags per 1,000 passengers in 2006 - the poorest performance of the 24 members of the Association of European Airlines ...


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