Originally Posted by joshman
I flew LH LAX - FRA on 9/11 with 2 other people and we all had to check in some bags. We were 1st class so the priority tags were added to our bags.
In LAX they make you bring your bag to a sort of corridor where security workers scan you checked bags before giving them to another guy who brings them away.
We noticed the guy have a strange smirk on his face when we looked at the xray machine on our bags and then called over someone else. Then all of our bags were put on a trolley and he said "it's OK you can go".
We got to FRA and eventually our destination. We didn't examine our bags in FRA because we had locked all of them with the new TSA approved locks. Upon opening them we found that all of our bags had been gone through - but no paper was left telling us it was a security check. And, from one of my bags they stole my cell phone, charger, headset, computer cable, car adaptor and travel adaptor (all were in different spots).
So, someone with a master TSA key went through all of our bags looking for stuff to steal. I was the only 'idiot' who actually had something of value worth stealing. Whoever stole the stuff had enough time to go through my entire bag looking for the accessories to add to his 'booty'.
It's really disgusting. I hate LAX and will try very hard to route myself elsewhere from now on.
Just a litle heads up
I worked at LAX for a short time and I am curious as to how this could have taken place. You stated that you watched the bags being scanned and then given to an airlines rep for transport to the aircraft once they are cleared. Did you see any TSA open your bags? It doesn't sound like it from what you posted here. There are lots of cameras positioned at these inspection areas. Once those bags are on the cart the TSA doesn't touch them. Probably the zipper was popped and re-sealed on the way to the aircraft where there is little use of cameras.