Originally Posted by B1
Also, I was told that I shouldn't lock my checked luggage because it may be opened. If that is the case, doesn't the wrapping create a security issue?
This [idiotic IMO] rule of not locking checked baggage only applies to travel to/via the United States.
Even airlines are outraged by this. For example, VS (
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/bagga...eening.view.do, select USA as your region) advises that:
Originally Posted by {VS}
"The TSA advise that bags are left unlocked in order to facilitate their search process however, Virgin Atlantic does not support this advice. We advise passengers to secure their baggage in order to minimise loss."
Furthermore, some airlines may even reject an otherwise valid baggage content loss claim if you did not lock the luggage.