Originally Posted by
loops
I can't imagine why this isn't ALWAYS an option at the very least... To stand by your checked luggage until it is cleared, then SEALED with something to foil further tampering <yeah i know, nothing is fool proof as long as the world is populated with fools> prior to loading onto the airplane. Yes, it would delay getting to the gate, but there are some who would be grateful for such an option despite a (reasonable) delay.
I'm sure TSA's excuse would be 'what if
everyone wanted to wait until his/her bag was successfully screened and on its way unmolested?'
I suspect
most people wouldn't bother (and sometimes I wouldn't), but yes, it should be an easy option. I have checked a bag in PHX and stood by to make sure that if TSA wanted to open my bag for any reason, I was there to watch (and to re-secure my bag afterwards).
I suspect theft would drop dramatically.