Another possibility is an electrical tie (plastic you thread the end through the head and pull tight. It stays) They are supposed to replace it if you give them another one, but on this last trip the guys in Lansing, MI didn't even though we handed them to them directly.
I've heard of, but not seen, those TSA friendly locks being cut off. Couldn't find the key it seems. I just take most valuables with me on the plane in carry-on. Good luck, Laurie *-----Original Message----- *From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Behalf Of *Barbara Joyce *Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 10:20 PM *To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Arachne lace *Subject: Re: [lace] travels by air and US customs * * *Replying to Beth's post and also following-up on my response to Liz, * *I understand that there are now some locks approved by TSA. They're *combination locks that you can set with your favorite number, *but they also *have a keyhole at the bottom. In theory, only TSA has a key *that will open *them. The idea is that TSA can get into your luggage, but *baggage handlers *(and others) can't. I'm not sure I'm convinced, but if this *interests you, *see: * *http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?content=0900051980082cb5 * *Follow the links for more information. * *Barbara Joyce * *Snoqualmie, WA *USA * * *> I haven't ever tried "shrink-wrapping" my luggage, but did *have my luggage *> locked on a recent domestic trip. Airport Security (now U.S. Gov't *> employees) wanted it unlocked and then they searched through *everything. I *> locked my luggage because I thought it would just be x-rayed *and our (New *> Orleans) had some security people arrested for stealing things from *> luggage. So I guess what I'm saying is that if you try to *wrap your luggage *> in plastic wrap, they will probably want to cut it. The best *you can hope *> for is that you'll be present when or if it's searched. *> *> Beth McCasland *> Metairie, Louisiana, USA * *- *To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: *unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
