Those TSA Locks...
Nov 30, 2005 | 7:22 pm
#16
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Originally Posted by AC110
My last trip through Philadelphia they even managed to open one of those Samsonite brass 4-wheel combination lock. There must be a master code, which is a little unsettling. Found the case locked back up and a nice note from the TSA inside.
Nov 30, 2005 | 8:01 pm
#17
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Forget the TSA padlocks, they'll just disappear. However, I have had very good experiences with baggage that has built-in TSA locks (Delsey, Samsonite). They even re-lock the bags afterward.
Dec 10, 2005 | 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by ghurty
This may come as a surprise, but they dont nead a master code for "4-wheel" locks. Most of them can be opened by someone who does not know the code in less then one minute.
Dec 10, 2005 | 2:35 pm
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Originally Posted by mbstone
Forget the TSA padlocks, they'll just disappear. However, I have had very good experiences with baggage that has built-in TSA locks (Delsey, Samsonite). They even re-lock the bags afterward.
Dec 10, 2005 | 2:39 pm
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Originally Posted by typhoon
Does anyone fly with their suitcases unlocked?
(I do all the time)
(I do all the time)
