Hi all,

I have a trip coming up that, unfortunately, will require checking a bag -- something I haven't done in months. The question is, now that they're potentially searching checked baggage, whether locking the bag is a good idea? I read through previous threads, and someone mentioned having the entire lock apparatus on the bag cut open, as opposed to cutting the lock. I wouldn't mind if they cut the lock off if they need to search it, but I would be furious if they cut the rings off the zipper. Now that people have had more experience with the new security procedures, maybe someone will have good advice. To lock or not to lock?