Originally Posted by
TheRoadie
But for hand baggage, any sort of lock is allowed. Combination or secure key locks serve the very useful function of forcing the screener to do it in front of you, with your knowledge and presence. None of this taking the bag away or hidden by their bodies. There is no requirement at the checkpoint to allow them unobserved bag access.
Amen, I ALWAYS lock everything going through the x-ray machine. Why would I give a TSO access to my valuables (iPad, wallet, etc.) without me being right there to watch over them?
If a TSO ever lectures me or tells me I can't lock my items, I will just give them the dumb look and smile.