Suitcase or wheeled duffle?

MomLive
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:58:18 +0000

Here’s a good tip. Don’t lock your checked baggage. Just let 'em dig through it without destroying the bag.



When we were checking luggage in Japan this summer, they would not allow us to put locks on them (even the TSA approved locks). They did, however, let me put cable ties on them since they can be cut off. I always travel with a supply of cable ties in an outside pocket of my suitcase. It’s an easy way to secure your bag from popping open during during transit and the security folks don’t mind them since you can cut them off. I’ve watched many, many pieces of luggage come down the baggage carousel, unzipped, with personal items hanging out. I’m a little paranoid about it so I prefer to put a lock on my luggage or at least a cable tie.

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