TSA Travel Tips Tuesday: TSA Recognized Locks

While it’s understandable that travelers want to lock their baggage to protect their personal belongings, it’s also important to understand that TSA officers must be able to inspect baggage and contents when the need arises. That’s where TSA recognized locks come in.

This TSA accepted, Travel Sentry approved cable lock allows the TSA agents to unlock and inspect your bag with damage with their coded passkey. You set the combination so that it is uniquely yours. The flexible cable provides more room to lock the zipper than a standard lock, making locking easier.

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Ruggard TPL-A3CS 3-Dial Combination TSA Lock (Silver) TPL-A3CS

The only type of lock allowed in US airport. TSA inspectors can open and reloc. Deter baggage-handler thef. Key-free, three-digit combination and

TSA™ Combo Travel Lock

Pacsafe ProSafe 620 is a 2-lock set that helps secure your bags and deter theft while on the road for work or pleasure. Durable brass lock is covered by plastic housing with a high-tensile steel hasp.

Pacsafe ProSafe 620 TSA Accepted Luggage Locks - Black

Travelmore 2 Pack TSA Travel Luggage Lock - 2 Black TSA Locks

Allows TSA screeners to inspect and relock baggage, without damaging the lock, Recognized in 29 countries globally, Unique flexible cable resists

Master Lock 4688D TSA-Accepted Luggage Lock with Flexible Shackle