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Should i lock my luggage when flying internationally
Should I Lock My Luggage When Flying Internationally? TSA Approved Locks
Whether to lock your checked luggage or not when flying, internationally or otherwise, is certainly a subject for debate. I never used to bother and never had a problem but I have heard of people that have had things stolen so now I always lock my bags.
A TSA study estimates that between 2010 and 2014 more than $2.4 million worth of items were stolen from bags in US airports alone.
Of these, they believe 25% happened in the baggage reclaim areas.
The truth is, even if you lock your bag, if a determined thief wants to break into it then they will probably manage it as there is normally a weak spot in any bags (zips, hinges etc) as well as the locks themselves.
The Quick Answer: Can you lock luggage on international flights?
Locking a bag does make it harder for an opportunist thief. Thieves want to get in and out quickly, without drawing attention to themselves, so anything you can do to make that more difficult for them will make your luggage less likely to be broken into.
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