How do I protect my luggage from tampering?

If you don't want to use a lock, it's a good idea to have a fastener (such as zip ties or tape tags) on your bag that alerts you to tampering. This way, you'll know to check your bag for missing items. When it comes down to it, a lock is better than no lock when your goal is to keep luggage safe and untouched.



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Cable Ties If your luggage has lockable zips (two zip pulls, with small loops at the base of each), just thread the largest cable tie that fits through the loops, and pull tight. For zip pulls that don't have the dedicated loops, thread the cable tie through the holes at the top of each zip instead.

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TSA agents have a master key to open TSA-approved locks, including multiple-digit combination locks. If they're unable to open your bag's lock with their master key, they will end up cutting the lock to gain access to your bag. Only use TSA-approved locks to avoid this happening.

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8 ways to prevent your luggage getting lost
  1. While there's no definitive way to stop your luggage from getting lost, there are some steps you can take to give your bags a better chance. Make sure your bag is tagged properly. ...
  2. Make clear where it's going and who owns it. ...
  3. Avoid tight layovers. ...
  4. Make your bag stand out.


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You may file a claim if you are injured or your property is lost or damaged during the screening process.

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Do Luggage Covers Work? If you use a flimsy case or one that's practically an antique, it is entirely possible that nothing will protect it from harm in transit. But for more modern and durable cases, luggage covers can offer an extra layer of protection that is certainly worth considering.

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Use Scotchgard™ Fabric Water Shield on upholstery, throw pillows, table linens, fabric purses, clothing, canvas shoes, backpacks, luggage and other fabric items.

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Bag Wrap, just one company that will sheath your luggage in cling film, with locations in airports all around Europe, states five: that it protects your luggage from damage, deters thieves, weather-proofs it, makes it easily identifiable, and reduces the risk of someone slipping illicit goods into your bag.

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Whether the airline roughed up your suitcase or your bags were lovingly worn to begin with, your baggage is bound to get nicks and holes if you cruise enough times with it. Prevent any belongings from falling out by bandaging the holes up with some duct tape. You can even add some flair by using fun colors and print.

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Why Do Airlines Lose Luggage? As with anything, accidents do happen. The leading cause of lost luggage is the mishandling of the bags between flights or from the sorting office to your airplane. Depending on the airport you fly out of, the actual sorting of luggage is done by a robot or workers.

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There are some tricks to up the odds of your luggage popping out those rubber flaps first.
  1. The first shall come last. Normally, the first luggage loaded into the cargo is the last to be unloaded. ...
  2. Get gate check. One way around this conundrum is to ask to gate check your bag. ...
  3. Pay for priority.


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Use zip ties for carry-on or checked luggage. We put them on for people after checking their bags if they want them locked.

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A TSA lock is one to which only TSA officials have a key. You set the combination yourself and, if a TSA agent has to look inside your bag because they see something suspicious on the scanner, it can be easily opened with their master key.

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