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Nov 10, 2009 | 1:23 am

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Originally Posted by SRQ Guy

The only airport I've ever noticed one of these in the US is MIA. I've seen them in other parts of the world, though. The biggest advantage I can see is that you know immediately upon looking at your bag if it's been tampered with. It can't really stop a thief from getting your bag or getting into your bag, but at leats you know without having to search it if someone's been in it.

I saw this oddity in MIA as well this year... and since I was flying in the US... didn't think much of it... on an int'l flight though... could be useful depending on the airports conditions...

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