<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by pdhenry:
...The liability issue ("we are not responsible") is if the luggage gets damaged while they're tring to open it (breaking/cutting off locks...). Cases of pilferage will be handled on a case-by-case basis with the airline, TSA and the airport sharing responsibility.
This isn't the crisis that you're trying to make it become.
PDH</font>
I never put valuables in my luggage. What I'm worried about is the repacking process. TSA may be careful to repack, or they may be short on time and shovel all your stuff back in.
On rare occassions I have had the need to check in boxes, which have carefully packed fragile items, and there is no guarantee that the TSA will carefully handle these items and repack with care.
Also at the airports I've seen you have to go thru the TSA baggage check before you can check in the luggage. This is good from a luggage security viewpoint, but terrible from a check in efficiency and waiting view point.
So yes, it is becoming the crisis that "we" make it out to be.
Another hassle to contend with for domestic AND international travel.