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Old Mar 31, 2015 | 11:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Exec_Plat
Originally Posted by guv1976

"I don't think we're allowed to put locks on luggage (I know any bags you drop off and check before going through security definitely aren't allowed to be locked)"

That's incorrect. There are TSA-approved locks (that the TSA is able to unlock), so you can lock your baggage -- even before it goes through TSA screening.
What if you are going through screening outside of the USA? Like where TSA isnt the one doing the inspecting?
Then you can't use TSA locks -- or if you do, they might get cut. But the OP was writing about a trip between NYC and Houston.

If the bulk of the OP's travel is within the U.S., I would certainly invest in some TSA-approved locks.
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