Phoenix Travel Companion Explains TSA Bag Security
Care-To-Go Travel Companion reveals anti-theft tip for checked bags.
Checked bags for air travel must be available for inspection by TSA after you check them. Most bags are left unlocked per airline instructions. This often results in valuable items being stolen between you checking them at departure and you retrieving them at your destination.
The following is an article from the TSA explaining locks that they can open with a master key. Hopefully, all the other baggage handlers along the way will not have access to your bags.
TSA screens every passenger’s baggage before it is placed on an airplane. While our technology allows us to electronically screen bags, there are times when we need to physically inspect a piece of luggage. TSA has worked with several companies to develop locks that can be opened by security officers using universal "master" keys so that the locks may not have to be cut. These locks are available at airports and travel stores nationwide. The packaging on the locks indicates whether they can be opened by TSA.
Care-To-Go Travel Companions can be reached at 800-818-0407 and on the web at www.CareToGoTravel.com