2007-06-05 14:42:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Air Travel
TSA locks are locks that are approved by TSA for airline travel. When you travel you are only allowed to lock your luggage before the security screen if you have TSA approved locks (since if they need to open the locks, they have a master key that opens all TSA locks).
If a TSA agent opens your suitcase using the master key, the lock has an indicator that turns to red so you know they accessed it AND they are required to put a notice in your suitcase that states they opened your suitcase for inspection.
I've found TSA locks to be great for my sanity knowing that my suitcase is securely locked as it travels from place to place after leaving my possession.
Happy travels!
2007-06-05 15:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by soccerref 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TSA = Transportation Security Administration
If you have a non-TSA lock on your luggage, the airport secruity will have to break it in order to check your luggage. However, if the lock says TSA or has a certain symbol on it - link below - , then the airport should have a key to open it, and can check your luggage without breaking your lock.
2007-06-05 14:49:24 · answer #2 · answered by kellie. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are special locks that the TSA employees have keys for. Honest it's a waste of time might as well not lock your luggage. Most of the time they don't bother and just cut them off anyway. It's also tells everyone which bags to check, if you get my hint...
2007-06-05 14:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by Just a friend. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TSA locks are special locks to which TSA employees (and other thieves) have keys, so that your luggage can be pilfered without damage.
2007-06-05 19:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by Frequent Flyer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋