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| 345237 | 2005-04-16 06:45:00 | If they can do this (www.smh.com.au) how hard would it be to slip a package into someones bags.How did someone possibly think that was OK to do?! :eek: But yeah, that is why you should always have proper suitcase locks (not the el cheapo plastic metal jobs that come with cases) on all your zips, pockets included. As soon as I collect my bags off the luguage carosel, I always check for signs of tampering before I move off into customs. |
Jen (38) | ||
| 345238 | 2005-04-16 06:52:00 | Jen is right. My wife went off on a trip recently and had bought bag locks operated by a credit-card sized thing. El cheapo, yes, but at one stage the card would not open the locks. Tried drivers licence, Visa, health card etc. Finally the bought card decided to cooperate after much wiggling. Proper locks next time .... | TonyF (246) | ||
| 345239 | 2005-04-16 07:04:00 | How do you manage to keep your bags locked Jen? In three recent trips to the States I have found that they now cut all locks or locked straps off your bags to allow searching. You can't unlock for the search then relock either, because you can't get to your bag again once surrendered. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 345240 | 2005-04-16 07:16:00 | How do you manage to keep your bags locked Jen? In three recent trips to the States I have found that they now cut all locks or locked straps off your bags to allow searching. You can't unlock for the search then relock either, because you can't get to your bag again once surrendered. Cheers Billy 8-{) Locked Baggage -- In some cases screeners will have to open your baggage as part of the screening process. If your bag is unlocked then TSA will simply open and screen the baggage. However, if you decide to lock your checked baggage and TSA cannot open your checked baggage through other means, then the locks may have to be broken. TSA is not liable for damage caused to locked bags that must be opened for security purposes. TSA suggests that you help prevent the need to break your locks by using a TSA recognized locking mechanism. These "special" locks can be opened by TSA using tools provided to us by the luggage industry members. www.tsa.gov |
Safari (3993) | ||
| 345241 | 2005-04-16 07:18:00 | I haven't travelled through America recently, so I am not sure what their security protocols are. Seems very strange that you cannot lock your own bags during travel to protect the contents. Are travellers advised prior that they will have the locks/straps cut off automatically? Wonder how insurance agents view that when you claim for missing items that get *lost* during transit. I've kept my locks on the bags OK, and my most recent travel was through Thailand. |
Jen (38) | ||
| 345242 | 2005-04-16 07:32:00 | Tell us about any local nutters which are as wild as the ones I mentioned.For reasons of legality and self preservation i can not answer that question as directly as naming names. I think there have been enough "burn the witch*" movements in this country, as well as just plain dangerous individual nutbars. Being local, our own nutters tend to be overlooked by our own media. "They hate us" makes better reading than "Neighbours fight with crowbars over something totally unimportant again" Try living 10 years on the West Coast. There's plenty out there who are just as nutty, but live beneath the radar. Plenty in the city too, although not as many per head of general populace. * Substitute the word "witch" with who or whatever is unpopular with extremes or masses at any given time. :stare: |
personthingy (1670) | ||
| 345243 | 2005-04-16 07:37:00 | Thanks Personthingy. Point taken. My slant was that the nutters I instanced are setting out to become a force in Washington. Perhaps apart from the Destiny Church things here are quiet ... | TonyF (246) | ||
| 345244 | 2005-04-16 07:39:00 | I haven't travelled through America recently, so I am not sure what their security protocols are. Seems very strange that you cannot lock your own bags during travel to protect the contents. Are travellers advised prior that they will have the locks/straps cut off automatically? Wonder how insurance agents view that when you claim for missing items that get *lost* during transit. I've kept my locks on the bags OK, and my most recent travel was through Thailand. Having your bags locked does not mean a thing, most locks can be opened in seconds by anyone that way inclined and relocked again. If they are unlocked or cut for security searches they normally leave a note to that affect in the bag. Anyone else who unlocks your bag for other reasons will not advertise the fact and can relock it again and you a none the wiser. |
Safari (3993) | ||
| 345245 | 2005-04-16 07:53:00 | I travelled for 10 years on a diplomatic passport and going through Customs was just so easy. This was before all this security fussing, and I would not have been worried if my bags had been opened. But what I was carrying in my briefcase was another matter entirely... ( Reverting to an ordinary passport later brought one down to earth !) |
TonyF (246) | ||
| 345246 | 2005-04-16 07:56:00 | Having your bags locked does not mean a thing, most locks can be opened in seconds by anyone that way inclined and relocked again . If they are unlocked or cut for security searches they normally leave a note to that affect in the bag . Anyone else who unlocks your bag for other reasons will not advertise the fact and can relock it again and you a none the wiser . OK well that is very true, and not very reassuring :rolleyes: Guess you can just do your best with your personal security . Of course you could have a hidden tamper indicator . . . ;) |
Jen (38) | ||
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