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B-Dee
Lv 4
B-Dee asked in TravelAir Travel · 8 years ago

Checked luggage with Delta?

I plan to check our luggage when we fly Delta. Can I put a small padlock lock on so the bags are extra secure?

Update:

Both suitcases are outfitted with the lock that the authorities have a key to unlock themselves. Would that be enough?

Update 2:

Both suitcases are outfitted with the lock that the authorities have a key to unlock themselves. Would that be enough?

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  • MS
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    You have to use the TSA approved locks only - that would be the ones you seem to have. If you put an extra lock on it, security will cut it off.

  • 8 years ago

    I would not because if your bag is selected by the TSA for additional inspection, they will break off the padlock. I suggest you do not put any valuables in the checked bags and keep them with you the entire time.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Can Checked Baggage Be Locked

  • C.M. C
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    B-Dee, I would not recommend it. If the bags are pulled for a search, they are not going to bother with locks, they cut them off. There is nothing you can do or day about it.

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  • 8 years ago

    Yes you can if the locks are "TSA" approved.

    Having said that, there is nothing that says the TSA can't still cut your lock off.

  • 8 years ago

    If flying from or with the U.S., the suitcases you describe would be enough.

    Source(s): 2nd job as a TSA officer.
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