Originally Posted by
benitovacation
This thread totally changes my perception of in-flight security.
Am I supposed to trust fellow strangers, though total strangers to behave civilly in a confined environment through duration of flight, especially seated mostly in premium or eco+ cabin? Perhaps I don't tempt others by leaving stack of cash or cartier watch in seat pocket, but come on...it is used icellphone, ipad, not to mentioned an amenity kit. They has been always left in seat or seat pocket. Should I keep an eye on the valuables in carryon stored in overhead cabin throughout long haul flight?
If someone asks for amenity kid, I may just give it after taking out needed items for flight...
I have locks on every pocket of my backpack for this reason (plus my rollerboard of course). I've been mocked by colleagues before for having so many locks on my backpack but this is exactly why - can't trust anyone on a plane (apart from family/SO you may be traveling with), even in premium cabins and especially on overnight flights when you might fall asleep and not notice what's going on.
Cellphone stays in pocket, everything else goes in a locked pocket when not in use.