Originally Posted by
BadgerBoi
not really. Locking luggage helps prevent zippers coming loose. Last time I lost my lock I "locked" my suitcase with a keyring. It's not to keep it safe from someone opening it, it's to prevent it accidentally coming apart.
I agree that if your purpose is not actually to lock your luggage, then locking it might serve your purpose.
For most people, the purpose of locking luggage is... to lock the luggage.