How to prevent theft from your checked luggage | How to Keep Your Luggage Safe From Thieves 2023

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How to prevent theft from your checked luggage and How to Keep Your Luggage Safe From Thieves 2023
Whether you're a frequent flyer or planning your dream vacation, protecting your belongings is of utmost importance. So, let's dive into ways to keep your luggage safe while traveling by air.
Use a durable and high-quality lock on your suitcase to deter opportunistic thieves.
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[@Magictina-po3ur]

Actually, I am more worried about people who might add something illegal to my luggage than of thieves, to be honest😢😕

[@parkandpost]

Wow! That's a very valid point you made. It's quite frightening to think about.

[@ReimaruArt]

A valid concern. In the Philippines there used to be something called a "Tanim bala" (planting bullets) scam. A luggage inspector will suddenly "find" a bullet in your luggage. You'll be held at the airport security room and interrogated, and then extorted for thousands of dollars. You see that luggage plastic wrapping service early in this video? It came about BECAUSE of this scam. It persisted for several months despite inspections and investigations, but a law was later passed to just confiscate the bullet without inconveniencing the passengers, stopping that particular scam entirely. (There's some funny coincidences regarding presidential-level politics regarding that scam, but that's another topic.)

[@brucet1043]

You are right,I had that thought too when I went to singapore and malaysia .A bit scary.

[@sidneybristow815]

That’s why they ask if your bag has been unattended or packed by someone else. But if someone put something in there unknowingly, how would you know? That’s one way to get rid of a boyfriend if he’s abusive.

[@Magictina-po3ur]

@@sidneybristow815 The problem would be, if someone put something in your bag, after you checked in, you don‘t know of, to prove that it wasn‘t you who put it there

[@pete5668]

The TSA locks ensure that only the TSA and people who buy TSA master keys online can steal your luggage.

[@stephenkern5784]

Mine was cut off twice at different airports.

[@maryannemoll]

Put only clothes and shoes and toiletries (and maybe books) in checked luggage. Valuables must be in carry-on bags.

[@parkandpost]

Your statement is undoubtedly accurate. I express my gratitude for your input.

[@hume6900]

Preferably in your personal item, not in your true carry on ie., your 21 or 22 inch case as that case may have to be gate checked for lack of room in the overhead bin.

[@lindasteenhuis2639]

Last trip I went on, my underwear was stolen between checking in at New Orleans airport and collecting at Florida airport. Creepy and inconvenient.

[@1582len]

I've had shirts and pants stolen from checked bags. TSA dirtbags will steal anything.

[@DrineThePoet]

@@lindasteenhuis2639 Omg that is sick and scary so sorry

[@sidneybristow815]

I’ve got a big pink tag with bright letters that say, “NOT YOURS”. Works every time!

[@richardt6256]

Better screening on hiring and have security guards watching employees doing their jobs!

[@percivalramirez4603]

best thing is to screen very well in hiring baggage handler’s and more CCTV in the area and pocketless uniform for the handlers

[@pete5668]

The folks who hire baggage handlers are too desperate for workers to screen them properly. Nobody wants to work anymore.

[@garyroberts6396]

If you stick a couple of Eastern Diamondbacks in your case it is an amazing theft deterrent.

[@tranquility9325]

Lmao

[@miznikkie83]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 best tip so far!

[@apergisjana]

Or maybe just a realistic fake snake?

[@garygarrison9045]

Hi: Here in Seattle the airport luggage handlers are notorious for stealing from bags. this was verified by one of our TV stations.

[@praveenpejavar9751]

Take pics of the inside of the bag before locking and also after rapping/tags are completed. It's helps incase of such untoward happenings

[@aminor7476]

Additionally, using a suitcase with latches/locks vs. zippers can deter thief since bags with zippers can easily be opened with a cheap ballpoint pen.

[@jamesmoore9511]

I've had more problems with TSA agents than with civilian thieves (twice). I use external straps of day-glow colors.

[@parkandpost]

OMG !

[@pete5668]

TSA thugs are civilians too.

[@danielpearson4972]

I also use external bright straps, one horizontal and one vertical. Easier to spot on the luggage belt. Flying international in other countries has never been an issue. Return to the US only have carry-on but when my Filipina wife travels with we use a large check bag as we stay longer. Many foreign airlines have a strict weight limit of 7kg or 15 lbs. It difficult when on an international flight to get to luggage belt as immigration rapidly. In Seattle there us a very high theft of luggage from people coming from outside. Seattle has defended the police and the judicial system is so corrupt that charge the police when they do their job.

[@susanmeredith4957]

@@danielpearson4972yes, when I fly into SeaTac I get to the baggage carousel asap and stand right where it drops from the ramp. Baggage area is a gong show, very hard to find out what carousel your luggage is coming to.

[@maudani6623]

It will be advisable to take a picture of items in every suitcase you travel with...

[@margec2304]

You can only do so much to try and prevent theft. My hard case suitcase had TSA built in lock, outer luggage strap and I did everything recommended but it was broken in to after check in. It was obviously someone working at the baggage handling dept. When I retrieved my luggage at destination, the strap was dangling, not secured to my luggage. Luckily, only cheap clothes were stolen. This was at the Nairobi airport.

[@monikamichaelis-iw3to]

Put all the items you are packing in those plastic bags where you can take the air out with a vacuum clener. Makes it harder for thieves to remove single items from your suitcase.

[@marlixta]

I pack in those zippered clothes bag organizers and zip tie the zipper ends together to make it harder to individually steal items, they would need to take the whole bag ,so far never lost anything. I use colorful luggage straps too!

[@auroranarvasa1498]

Even My luggage strap and large plastic luggage cover were both gone when it appeared on the carousel upon arrival .No mercy

[@johnkitchen4699]

I always use TSA approved locks. On my last two trips I have had locks removed and not replaced. Thanks TSA.

[@parkandpost]

Have you informed the TSA authorities about this?

[@icah44]

Likewise

[@ritamejia7256]

YES, TSA R WORST , IN MAY 01 ,THEY RANDOMLY CHECKED MY CHECK IN LUGGAGE N PUT A NOTE INSIDE NOTHING IS TAKEN BUT THE KEY R GONE N 2 ITEMS...REPORTING CAUSES ME TOO MUCH STRESS...NO THNKS TSA...

[@grahamjohnson4702]

TSA locks are easily opened , I have done it myself on my own case when I must have put in wrong code just check KZbin

[@1582len]

@@parkandpost That means nothing. I've had items stolen from bags with TSA approved locks. When you try to complain they give you an arrogant attitude. Then say you have to prove the items were stolen.

[@AgelessLady]

I only put clothes and toiletries in my suitcase. I use a soft case that I can put in an overhead. I put a custom item attached to handle plus a ID tag to case. Don’t pack more then you will need. Anything else goes in my handbag which stays with me. If you wear a jacket or coat don’t put valuables in pockets.

[@wllingtonsingh5080]

The airline should be responsible for the security manager to ensure that all luggage are protected from leaving to loading.If not we may have organized crime working instead of security personnel.

[@Wolff13]

Oftentimes, TSA neglects to lock your suitcase, after they’ve opened it. I’ve seen too many examples of this.

[@wakkinem9022]

The weakest point in our luggage is the zipper. Just poke any where on the zipper with something hard and it can be opened. So, my luggage contains only clothing and no valuables. Most importantly is to have travel insurance.

[@apergisjana]

Perhaps tape over the zipper with a colored duct tape?

[@wakkinem9022]

@@apergisjana can be peeled off easily

[@leemurphy5915]

TSA locks only work if you are in the US. Other countries don't abide by these rules and just smash the locks off. I also had a recent trip to Florida where security actually broke the zipper pulls of one of our cases and fastened back up with tape and a note inside saying they "found something suspicious and removed it" but didn't say what it was. I never carry anything that I shouldn't and the only thing missing was a bluetooth speaker! So, it was just theft!

[@monitablet4849]

The Bluetooth speaker is electronic, hence, not allowed in checked luggage. ALL electronics have to be packed in carry on bags and removed for TSA checks (placed in one of the bins). This video must be about ten years out of date. I don't even think they allow checked bags to be plastic wrapped anymore because it's a pain for them to cut it off. And if it is, they're definitely cutting into that bag. It's the surest way to have luggage damaged, apparently. Or so I was told at the airport - ten years ago.

[@michaelcharlie2967]

​@@monitablet4849😅

[@marlixta]

Some airports still have them esp abroad@@monitablet4849

[@srivatsan1957]

@@monitablet4849😊

[@srivatsan1957]

@@monitablet4849😊

[@VictoriaRenn]

While I have no current plans for travel, the info provided here will be useful when plans change. Thanks!

[@nanhinting7447]

Forget about using expensive luggage tags. Mine was stolen when checked in. A simple no frills cheap one will do. Airports in UK are notorious for theft of items from checked in bags. Baggage handlers do their thieving job by hiding in the aircraft luggage hold away from the view of the public. Most are in cahoots even with the airport security personnel assigned to monitor the loading and unloading process. As long as one doesn't pack any valuable items in the checked in bags, there is no worries of theft. On the other hand, those drug smugglers will be stupid enough to risk tens of thousands of dollars worth of drugs to place them into anyone's bags. Theft only occurs from the time the luggage is checked in until its loaded onto an aircraft and vice versa from the time the luggage are unloaded until it arrives at the arriving area conveyor belt of the arrival hall. It's the airport and the airlines responsibilities to look into these areas in order to prevent theft.

[@alicevtanjoco6244]

Our luggage tsa locks were not put back by tsa agents and never saw those locks again.

[@parkandpost]

It's not uncommon to hear of individuals encountering similar situations while traveling. It's important to notify the airport security of such incidents.

[@Walkercolt1]

In the US, people like my friend Larry (used to be a Wackenhut minimum wage guard) are TSA luggage "Inspectors". If a bag falls off a tram from the terminal to the aircraft, Larry inspects it, and if it's damaged, tags it, tapes it with orange TSA tape and files a report on it. ANY unauthorized person TOUCHES checked (tagged) luggage may be shot and KILLED (and have been at TUL Int'l). If you buy $6 bags that don't have zippers that are lockable, go spend $3 a bag more! Plastic Zip-ties (aka cable-ties, very heavy ones) are better than those tiny "luggage locks". If as a Deputy Sheriff we preferred them to steel HAND CUFFS...Duct tape across the lids of hard luggage is "tamper proof" evidence. I used it on my camera cases with $35,000 worth of camera gear in them. If the tape was torn, I went straight to the airlines claims office and let THEM hash it out with my insurance carrier before I opened it!

[@marlixta]

WOW!

[@ronniehora]

I had a bad experience on Garuda airline in Indonesia. The authorities said my carry-on was a little big for their small plane, so they checked it in before I boarded the plane. Thought the airline was reputable and also with the last-minute pressure, I totally forgot I had some foreign currencies in there. All foreign cash was cleverly stolen. Reported to the airline and some authorities but they did nothing. Definitely it was an inside job as they knew this happened quite often but did nothing to stop or tighten up security. So beware if you fly Garuda Airlines.

[@meman6964]

Garuda sucks on many levels

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

Excellent advice as usual. Cheers! BTW, I use hardshell suitcases that are "zipperless" to increase my bag security, because zippers can be compromised without you knowing.

[@parkandpost]

Thank you. Please share the video with your friends and family.

[@ranielm2024]

I saw that the robbers would poke a pen on the zipper line to open it up.

[@maudani6623]

​@@ranielm2024and they're able to close it, ie if they want to.

[@michaeltb1358]

These are harder to find these days. Samsonite discontinued cases with magnesium frames. TSA locks restrict the possibilities but are not needed except for USA.

[@user-ut4zw6so6o]

Just a heads up that I have been hearing about people grabbing bags from overhead compartments. It just happened to me a month ago. I was sitting 3 rows from the front and fortunately the lady sitting next to me on the aisle had helped me put a duffel bag in the overhead. When we landed, a lady in the first row asked for help getting her carryon out of the overhead and then pointed at my bag and said for someone to hand that to her too. My seat mate said “that’s not your bag.” She ignored her and tried again and we both got up and said “that’s not your bag.” The woman then turned around and got right off the plane.

[@bethlifestylechannel1458]

Wow thank you so much for this helpful message stay safe 🙏

[@cyndiebirkner704]

Unfortunately, sometimes the TSA people just cut the lock off even when it is a TSA one (they threw the cut locks in the bag). There was a notice that the TSA checked it. Nothing was missing. Of course the only things in my bag are clothes, shoes, an extra sun hat and toiletries.

[@markarca6360]

This was the issue in some airports here in the Philippines. Another one are some OTS (Philippine counterpart of the U.S. TSA) inspectors put firearms bullets in some passengers' luggage. This made the headlines on Philippine mainstream media years ago.

[@gloriamaclellan534]

Very helpful. Thank you. ❤

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

Best prevention ever - carry on only!

[@e815usa]

Don't check your bags! Bring carry on!

[@parkandpost]

Thanks

[@Muzzy68]

Difficult if you have 20 kilos but great tip

[@cfour7672]

Yep

[@cyndiebirkner704]

That's a little difficult if you need to check something you can't have in a carry-on.

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

Sure, should I also leave a few days early to buy a new wardrobe for my trip, then trash it before coming home?

[@charlenejulius8501]

I opt for an ugly looking suitcase lol..they hate my suitcase because it's really old and hard to open. So yeah there you go

[@ispeakmandarin]

It's a good way to avoid catching attention

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

just buy old luggage from the last century, they're tough

[@_PAIGE94]

Airlines need to start checking tags on suitcases prior to leaving similar to receipt checkers at the grocery store.

[@parkandpost]

Good Point. Thanks

[@arleneauriemma2808]

Should .A matter of just scanning. Look what SAM BRINTON (BIDENS EMPLOYEE) Was walking away luggage not his 4 a while now.They/Them was a thief.

[@boypillay5270]

One airport that checks your luggage tag against your boarding pass is Trichy Airport in India. No way anyone can take your luggage out, even accidentally. Thank you to the airport staff.

[@glgardener4972]

In Sept 2022 employees of Lufthansa airlines opened up our locked checked bags (after security was done and it had been put thru to be loaded on the plane) and stole items from our suitcases. We were flying from Athens, Greece to Frankfurt, Germany to Detroit, Michigan. They were hard shelled suitcases with combination locks....Another time coming home from Europe with a soft sided bag locked with an approved TSA combination lock they just cut the lock and this was in Detroit. Coming back from South America I got the dreded 3 numbers on my boarding pass and had another check as I was getting on the plane and she jammed a ruler in my softsided bags zipper damaging it so she could take another look....nothing found. They really don't care about the customer.

[@parkandpost]

I'm sorry for your loss. Have you informed the airport security or the police about the incident? It may be helpful to consider purchasing traveler's insurance for your next trip to ensure peace of mind.

[@sarah2576]

exactly why i dont bother with locks, they'll just f up my luggage. i carry anything valuable in my personal item. they can play with my dirty laundry all they want lol

[@nanhinting7447]

To be fair, the Airlines top management are not aware of their staff's performance on ground. Thus such incidences happened almost at all airports in the world. Even premium airline like Singapore Airlines, they will not entertain claims for damaged luggage handles and wheels even though it was so clearly the luggage went through rough handling by their handling agent after the luggage has checked in. If and unless the airline concern takes concrete steps to look into these matters, all travellers should go on the media to name the airlines with the worst ground services. Many awards were given

[@apergisjana]

Again, airline employees have zero control over airport staff - different companies.

[@mariajiml9895]

Thank you I learned something .

[@CruisingEngineer]

The plastic wrapping (as shown in your video) makes no sense for checked luggage. TSA screening for checked luggage is after the gate agent puts the bag on the conveyor belt. TSA can cut the plastic wrap to inspect the bag like they cut your personal lock off. Master TSA lock key! You can purchase them online. Actually, they can easily be picked because the standard TSA 002 thru 007 have minimal tumblers designed for one master key to open seven different types of locks. Don't check any luggage you aren't willing to lose. Carry-on Only.

[@DuttyGyal718]

And dont take ANYTHING that you dont want stolen. I rock carry on on ALL trips.

[@Anyone553]

Most of the time when you’re boarding and there’s no room in the overhead bins they have no choice but to gate check your bags and sometimes there’s no time to take out your valuables…..

[@jreinel1966]

I been doing a lot of traveling in 2023,i don't check any bags because i don't like to spend my money doing this,a nice hand bag do the trick for me..nice and easy..!.

[@janhencely5671]

Seems that wrapping in plastic would make TSA suspicious and make thieves think there’s something valuable inside?

[@parkandpost]

The x-ray machines used by the TSA can penetrate through the plastic wrapping and reveal the contents of the luggage. Thanks for the comment, please share the information with friends and family.

[@Muzzy68]

Excessive use of plastic in a world where we are trying to reduce its use plus an extortionate expense

[@methemonkeyking]

@@Muzzy68: I agree. This is the reason we should eliminate condoms so we can explode our world with millions of unexpected babies.

[@bradart7289]

If they are going to steal, they first have to go thru my dirty underwear !

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

especially with marks and brown trails

[@arleneauriemma2808]

Luggage pillowcase works wonders.

[@user-dp6qm1oy5i]

Why are we accepting responsibility for the total incompetence & unregulation of baggage control, which we pay for.

[@bennygati324]

EXCELLENT PRESENTATION 👏 👌!!

[@parkandpost]

Thank You

[@julix9039]

The worse thieves are the TSA.

[@VietTran-lm5ef]

Hard case suitcases and NO plain zips (use some kind of zip protection). It is quite easy for thieves to unzip and re-zip again. It is hard to know what is missing out of your suitcase. After locking, use sticky tapes to wrap up your suitcases or use wrapping service at the airports. Carry a roll of sticky tapes in your carry-on. Your carry-on is safer because everyone was watching, including you i hope. Put all your valuables in your waist bag, wear it and never leave it unattended. Take your passports (or valuables) out and put them back in the waist bag after use immediately.

[@TheBarrypascal]

I lock our bags with small zip ties. If the TSA wants in, they can just cut it. So far, that hasn't happened yet.

[@parkandpost]

Lucky You !

[@lynnrush7166]

I just did 30 days in Europe with a 9 night cruise and went carry-on and personal bag only. It weighed 20 lbs and measured 20 x 16 x 9 inches. I still had more clothes than I needed. Nobody ever touched my bag. My cocktail dress got a little wrinkly, but after hanging in a steamy shower was good as new.

[@larryjanson4011]

all locks can be opened. no such thing as "pick proof". best way is to ship your "stuff". via the usps, ups, or fed up...er...a...i mean fed-ex. a bit of a headache but your stuff is safer.

[@anhnguyenhong8770]

Thanks. It is boarding time now.

[@pennyk1943]

So what do you do when the THIEF IS A TSA AGENT?🤔

[@parkandpost]

That's a great question. I'm currently working on producing a video addressing that particular topic. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel so you can be alerted once it's published.

[@karage1035]

@@parkandpost ,,what a non sense response..looks ,,you're just after for subscription,,so you can earn?? ✌🤣🤣 you maderpaker.

[@1582len]

There's nothing you can do. If you try to complain they give you an arrogant attitude, because they know their fellow agents are stealing. Then they tell you to prove the items were actually in your bag and were taken. And do you have receipts for the value. I've encountered this a few times. Just anticipate anything in your checked bag can be stolen. My last flight, my girlfriend and I used one bag. I had three nice shirts and three pairs of pants stolen and she had three dresses stolen. Other items were stolen also. There was no damage, so it was opened with a TSA master key.

[@eclairtreo]

Houston TSA agents stole a camera from us. We reported it at the airport. Luckily, we had purchased travel insurance, and called their hotline on the spot. We did get reimbursed from Travel Guard, fortunately.

[@1582len]

@@eclairtreo You were lucky you got reimbursed.

[@imscanon]

Zippers can easily be opened with just a pen/pencil which makes luggage with TSA locks better because they won't be able to open up the luggage once they puncture a zipper and that makes your luggage less desirable. Without it, they can just open it up then use the zipper pull to reseal the luggage like they were never there. They also have luggage now that have covered zippers you can't do that to. Next thing is be sure your luggage tag w/ your address is encased rather than visible so thieves don't just walk up and write down the address then go to your home to rob it assuming it's empty since you're travelling. Mine has a pull-out tab w/ the address and I use scotch tape on it to keep it closed as another layer of protection as it would take more time to get the info. Lastly, black luggage is too prevalent so best to pick a color/design that is more unique and easy to spot quickly.

[@nmew6926]

Just b4 checkin, open suitcase, make a video, picture. If you are asked to open luggage on arrival for checking, you do same.

[@pamelabird1570]

This was a great video. I learnered a lot and found out I am dong a lot right

[@parkandpost]

I am happy to hear that. Thank You

[@sarahwebster1173]

We made the mistake of keeping an old padlock attached on an outside pocket. There wasn’t anything in in but they slashed it at Tenerife or Luton airport anyway. There were loads of workers arrested recently at Tenerife airport so I’m guessing that was the most likely place. We went and bought a hard shell set after that and try to only take carry on where we can now.

[@jaketrece1385]

Why do we have to protect our luggage from theft? Why not encourage airlines to offer worry free travel by making sure that the passengers luggage are safe.? Unless these thieves area not addressed well there will always be pilferage and losses because these thieves thrives in their area. Eliminate thieves and it's a worry free travel and the company gets a boost!

[@apergisjana]

It’s not an issue with the airlines…they lease space from the airports. All luggage handlers are employed by the airports. These jobs pay low and have high turnover rates so that airports are desperate for employees. It’s a sad situation. Not to mention that airports can sell off the contents of Lost & Found rooms every few months; these are bought in bulk by companies that then auction off individual bags. The buyers then place the contents on web sites such as ThredUp. It’s a racket, for sure.

[@jhollie8196]

Good point on lock. TSA broke my wife’s locking system and zipper after a flight. Got the notice they opened the luggage for inspection. They did not care they broke her lock and ZIPPER and and would not provide any reimbursement for the damage they caused. That’s BS and typical government crap. Oh, by the way she had a TSA approved lock!

[@nakzadi4015]

That’s not nice. I’m sorry. Thank you for sharing your experienced

[@conniebalmer1448]

Thank you

[@parkandpost]

I should be thanking you for taking the time to comment. Thank you

[@allenn7955]

TSA locks are a waste of money. I've done 5 international flights in the past. My first 2 trips, I used locks and when I received my luggage at my destination, the locks were taken off and gone. On my next trip, I left my luggage, as is, with no lock and when I got my luggage at my destination, nothing was touched. Tried that, again on my next 2 trips with on locks and the same result, the bag was untouched

[@eps5605]

Great video. My only problem is airline crew who are thieves. I have traveled internationally and one of my bags were “held”. Staff said it was missing. Said they would find investigate for $200 USD. I said no. The missing bag mysteriously made it yo our private bus. I was on a group trip.

[@parkandpost]

It's odd, but I'm glad to hear that your luggage has been returned to you.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

Airline crew do not normally have access to your luggage it is always done by agents employed by the airline.

[@1582len]

@@grahamjohnson4702 And the TSA that has master keys to open your bags

[@grahamjohnson4702]

@@1582len Not at Bangkok airport when I asked, the police neither.

[@1582len]

@@grahamjohnson4702 Ok. But in the entire USA they have access to your personal belongings inside your bags.

[@danielpearson4972]

I purchased a hard sided check in bag that has latch instead of a zipper, expensive but better and straps. A sharp object like a acrew driver punches through a zipper. I transfered company equipment to Chicago area and my company put on an airline there. Had a bag of tools checked in. I was watching the ground crew loading bags and one man cut open the bag and stole tools and electronics. I filmed it and contacted the airline and they denied it even with the video and told me I was racist and pulled of the flight. Many of the ground crews are contracted to the airline as it cuts cost. I went to another airline but never received remembrance for the tools. The company filed suit but the airline did nothing, this airline main hub is Chicago and will never use them.

[@MashaB-pk8hl]

A TSA lock doesn’t accomplish what it is supposed to. TSA finds destroying the zipper more convenient than opening the locks.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

TSA lock keys are available on line so are not secure, you can save on airport wrapping fees by using kitchen cling film and put the roll in your carry on for the return journey, putting coloured card under the film will hell you find it at the carousel when you arrive.

[@francisborja4607]

Nothing stop them from doing their intentions. A mere ballpen can open a zippered suitcase.

[@jadeheart911]

My luggae was stolen from McCarran airport TSA......I had put an MP3 player in there and they said people go for any electronics..... lost alot of awesome new clothes I had purchased for my birthday trip. I got to Vegas with NOTHING !

[@parkandpost]

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Have you informed the authorities, such as the police or airport security?

[@barbararivers5358]

😡

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

you should ALWAYS PUT NEW CLOTHES AND VALUABLES ON CARRY ON ONLY, THATS WHAT I DO EVERY YEAR

[@gramo63]

Please publish a "List of 20 Airports withe Highest Number of Baggage Thefts." Thanks.

[@MashaB-pk8hl]

Carry-on bags that are placed out of sight of the passenger (for example, behind them) can be targeted for theft.

[@mikeg.5233]

Isn’t there anyone in this world that isn’t a f@#king criminal?

[@parkandpost]

Do not feel disheartened. There are still individuals who uphold integrity and honesty.

[@1582len]

There is absolutely no way to prevent items being stolen from your checked bag. If you complain to the airline, they say they only take the bag at the counter and are done with it. You have to go to TSA. The TSA will give you the runaround and an arrogant attitude, because they know their employees are stealing from the baggage. I've encountered this. The TSA will open your bags with their master key and steal whatever they want. This article is practically useless.

[@marcielynn4886]

Most luggage use a small number of key styles. They are easily opened.

[@georgesingh8306]

Do you think TSA is any better?

[@jmace1957]

Coming back from a cruise in Ft. Lauderdale, our bags were opened either by the cruise luggage handlers, or the airline handlers...who knows. Every bottle of liquor, (cheap) jewelry and souvenirs we bought were taken. Cheapo locks were cut off.

[@parkandpost]

Did you inform airport security about this incident? I suggest obtaining traveler's insurance before embarking on your next trip.

[@jmace1957]

@@parkandpost Yes. Cruise line pointed at airline...airline pointed at cruise line. And yes about travel insurance!

[@barbararivers5358]

😡

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

next time buy bottle liquor online

[@milagrosicamin1222]

How much baggage wrapping

[@grahamjohnson4702]

Plenty of videos on KZbin to show how easy to open TSA locks and loaders work out of sight. Luckily today most baggage handlers are more honest and have less time to open cases.

[@parkandpost]

ok

[@pastryshack551]

If they intend to steal they will my friend who was going through customs had the carry on suitcase stolen, and the person left their suitcase with dirty clothes, so there was no help, the airport says it happens all the time

[@boypillay5270]

Opportunity cost of hard shell luggages . They add weight plus the heavy locks. Probably get lighter luggages, normal locks but add your own straps. This is a deterrent as the thieves need time to steal items . Luggages with pockets, place all your junk here. Even if stolen it is okay. Take note. Co passengers could be bigger thieves. They can open the overhead compartment to remove your bag quietly. While you are dozing off.Or the backseat passenger can use their legs to pull your bag which is placed under your seat. Specifically ladies' handbags. They will empty everything and push it back nicely.Happened before. Thieves are there at the check in counter. Lurking around with their trolley. They pretend to be passengers waiting to remove your bag very fast..their target is always laptop bags.

[@lise4369]

Some repetitive points. This video coukd have been more concise and still helpful.

[@Maebbie]

ai wrote the script, ai read the script

[@parkandpost]

ok

[@nykko73]

Wrapping your bag is a smart thing to do, the thieves won’t be able or have time to wrapped it back

[@jhulialandown8516]

Just buy apple track finder and put that inside your luggages then you know where your luggages just like mind

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

we need the 1960's luggage like skyway, samsonite and

[@billneal8995]

Never put a camera in checked luggage!

[@parkandpost]

Thanks

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

and never put anything valuable such as Best Buy TV

[@billcheung4439]

checked luggage theft was a lot airport luggage staffs from local trouble low pay worker they all used some area to broke luggage to theft

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

thats why you leave junk and cheap suitcase on check in ONLY AND only

[@vikky867]

Portland oregan employees thiefs among Tsa ..they opened my straps..and stole my new nikon camera in 2009..2 people were smiling...i was traveling internationally and had 3 bags and carry on..

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

only carry YOUR VALUABLES AND ELECTRONICS CARRY ON ONLY, why risk it. there is no risk proof at all airport around the World. SIN IS EVERYWHERE

[@jc1400]

Every time I’ve used a TSA lock, items go missing. I leave mine unlocked, no issues.

[@carolwafula9655]

My brother NEVER locks his hold baggage. His reason? He believes its a message to would be thieves that there is nothing worth stealing in it. For sure he carries valuables in his hand luggage. But interestingly he's never had anything stolen from his hold baggage and over the years he has travelled to many places in the world. I have to admit personally I'm more cautious and lock mine, but anyways its worked for him...

[@henriettagibril6381]

Has anyone had luggage problems travelling with Brussels airline/ Sabena/an Brussels. I have used then for over 50yrs and never had a lost luggage or stolen items issue.

[@ispeakmandarin]

Maybe you are very lucky

[@allenahale1]

Good luck trying to enter a foreign country if your passport is inside your checked luggage! Everywhere that I have traveled to, you clear immigration first before claiming your checked luggage to pass through Customs.

[@christophergaff2617]

Bad news most baggage handlers only have so much time to load your bags,if your late YOU delay the aircraft waiting for your bag

[@percivalramirez4603]

Japans the best airport bcus of the honest handlers

[@pete5668]

which airport in Japan?

[@aminor7476]

I disagree with wrapping a suitcase in one time use plastic. We have too much plastic in the world now. It would be better to use reusable materials.

[@irener.3849]

Just don’t put anything of value, or things that can’t be easily replaced, in checked luggage. Take them with you to the cabin. I never lock my suitcases. If someone wants my used clothes, be my guest.

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

stinky underwear and such

[@tranquility9325]

The only problem is, recently the tsa agents are the ones who stole from someones luggage. They were caught on camera and could care less.

[@margaretpilaroscia2249]

I don’t bother with a lock…just a little twisty from a loaf of bread. Nothing of value in bags.

[@parkandpost]

LOL

[@jamesh8862]

Lol. The entire video is null & void when you have the fact that both TSA master keys can be purchased from a certain online auction site, the big online retailer / vid streaming / food delivery / music portal etc & also via big Chinese marketplaces that begin with Al or wi or ba etc. TSA locks are the most unsecure luggage security to ever exist. In the past a thief would have to pick each suticase/bag padlock individually. Now they only need 2 keys & can have any case or bag opened in seconds.

[@ChristopherChin141]

If I absolutely must check a bag ... First I only travel with Pelican or Canuk hard shell cases, ... Take it to the oversize luggage check (where you would take sports equipment, tools or firearms), ... have the x-ray, then search if needed, then back the bag out, and put on REAL Master Lock padlocks. The TSA locks are not very secure and as noted ... the master keys can be bought anywhere ... just go to Staples, buy 4 different "colors" and you have 99.9 % of the keys used. Oh, ... and I fly over 300 flights per year US, Canada, Central and South America as well as over seas.

[@parkandpost]

Thank You

[@parkandpost]

No matter how cautious you may be, thieves can always find a way to snatch your possessions. It's crucial to devise a plan to safeguard yourself against these individuals.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

You don't need a master key to get into a TSA see KZbin

[@jamesh8862]

@@grahamjohnson4702 Any lock can be picked.. I was simply making an ease of use point that absolutely anybody in the entire world needs zero skill or effort to open any luggage in seconds by purchasing either of the 2 available master keys. From airport baggage staff to street scammers if you leave your bags unattended for a couple of mins (in a bathroom stall, in a fast food queue, sleeping on a night bus etc.) The biggest threat comes from housekeeping who have all the time in the world with complete privacy.

[@eclairtreo]

The best way to prevent theft is to use an old beat up and nasty looking suitcase. Expensive or status bags are begging for trouble. The uglier the better.

[@fisokuhlendlovu9271]

I worked for an airline for 8 years as a lost property agent I agree with you 100pct

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

USE SAMSONITE FROM THE 60'S AND 70'S

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

AVOID LVHM gucci , Rimowa. choose Samsonite from the 70's

[@joelvale3887]

We pay to keep criminals away from our property but the criminals are working for them already.

[@generator6946]

My checked bag has clean clothes going and dirty clothes coming back. I put a big tube of toothpaste in and another deodorant. On a cruise we like to brew our own iced tea so there is a quart bottle and tea bags. Spare chargers go in here too My carry on has toiletries , tech and meds plus a clean set of clothes. My personal item has another set of phone chargers some clean unders and socks. Each bag has a bar of Ivory soap for handwashing unders and socks and a microfiber cloth. No more and no less. Much more than this you do not need.

[@user-zu3md5qz8y]

mine has dermologica special cleansing gel

[@tenisboyz6537]

Just dont check bags,until the airlines industry serious about stolen luggages and protecting travellers.

[@awesome19611]

That’s the airlines responsibilities they should do background checks all off the employee who has access to all passengers belonging same as the airlines claiming for the safety of all passengers. Just saying 🧐

[@Haijwsyz51846]

Airlines are like day tume robbers these days. Truly terrible. And the DOT has rules seems to be written by the airlines.