Originally Posted by
artemis
I doubt the Big 3's ability to provide this level of service. Wouldn't it be ironic if the Middle Eastern carriers whose business has fallen off following the Middle Eastern electronics ban now got a boost in their business because returning travelers simply don't trust the US carriers to properly secure and protect their checked electronics?
I'm not aware of anywhere outside the US where airport security forbids you to lock your checked bags and takes it as a personal affront when you do. I never had anything stolen from my bags prior to TSA and I've only ever had things stolen or damaged in the US since TSA started.