Originally Posted by broadwayboy
I just arrived in NYC from LHR with UA905. When I picked up my one checked-in luggage at the carousel, I noticed one of the outer compartment's zipper was open. I didn't think much of it, closed the zipper and took a cab home.
Why did you not put it inside the bag. The only thing I ever put in the outside compartments is papers and magazines.
They can rifle through the interior of your bag as well, but that involves opening it, is more visible and takes more time, rendering it less likely.