Use a case with a TSA lock

What is a TSA lock?

• The abbreviation TSA on the TSA lock means Transportation Security Administration. This lock was mainly invented for the United States, as there was great fear of renewed attacks after the attacks on the World Trade Center, and that baggage wanted to control better.
• Today all high-quality cases are equipped with the TSA lock, although you can also buy it separately if it is not available on the case. You can set a number combination, which usually consists of three numbers. This is used to lock the case.
• In addition to the code, the case can also be opened with a special key. The lock is therefore the same for all suitcases and can be operated with the master key at the airport. In this way, it can be quickly checked whether a suspicion of dangerous cargo is confirmed.

Advantages with the secured case

• Basically, a TSA lock only brings advantages. You can use it to lock your suitcase securely so that no one can simply rummage through your things if the suitcase goes missing.
• If the case has to be opened with the TSA lock, the lock is not broken - as was previously necessary - or the case is even destroyed. The suitcase and lock remain intact and the airport staff can come to the suitcase inspection quickly and easily.


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Disadvantages of the technology

• Since you do not have a special key yourself, unlike normal locks, you cannot lose it. But you have to remember the code to do this. If you do not have this, you can no longer open the case.
• Of course, professionals can also crack a TSA lock, regardless of whether you crack the code or illegally obtain a master key. The lock therefore does not completely protect you from theft.