Complaint: Baggage Problem Items stolen from GATE CHECKED baggage
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Old Jul 8, 2009, 1:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Gromit801 View Post
I completely agree with you. Never pack anything of value in checked through luggage. If you must, the put a TSA lock on the bag, so if anything is missing from the bag, you only have to point at a TSA employee.

But I'm confused, why is this in the United Airlines section?
Not to play "devil's advocate" here but couldn't an airline baggage employee obtain the tool that unlocks those TSA locks? I'm sure it wouldn't be too difficult. I also doubt that the mere presence of a TSA lock would totally absolve an airline employee from suspicion in a court of law.