Since I fly ex-MSY which has had three rounds of arrests already of airport workers taking bribes and stealing items out of luggage, yeah, that's pretty much the way it is for me. I wear old clothes that I can leave behind if I need to put a gift or a new purchase in my carry-on. Checked luggage is for dirty laundry, cheap hotel shampoo, and a pair of scissors. Shopping for souvenirs is a thing of the past, really.
Originally Posted by psychtobe
Can we really only pack clothes (but not expensive clothes), toiletries (but not the ones we need the first night or in case our bags are delayed), and cheap, valueless trinkets from South American street vendors in our checked luggage?