Luggage, you think it's safe?

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 23:26

Dear All,



"If you are travelling, with zippered suitcases, think again. Watch the attached video to see how loaders can steal from your locked zippered suitcases without even opening the lock. At some airports there is an option to shrink wrap the bag. I wish it was available everywhere".



After you watch this, you will not leave anything valuable in your suitcase anymore.

This is the way a bag is opened at the airport without your knowledge..



Many people would have things missing from their baggage, even when they received them at the arrival port UNOPENED and UNTOUCHED!



How did the thief (at the airport) does it? ..... just watch the video



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jysE3UO-t0



Hmmm :-(



Navek

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 23:31

navek.



Thats why ive always had samsonite and american tourista cases.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 23:36

zero, what's special about those cases? Just interested to know as I have had neither

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 23:45

They are solid plastic,have 3 push down and fix locks,not little pad locks,no zips.



of course they can still be broke into ,but you would have to cannibalise the case and it would take too long.

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 23:49

lapta mike, i think they call them hardshell,but also samsonite /american tourista do with zips.



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=130422334950

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 00:06

Here's another link for secure luggage...

http://www.factory2u.co.uk/prodtype.asp?PT_ID=78&strPageHistory=cat

Navek

dublinderm


Joined: 26/09/2009
Posts: 538

Message Posted:
30/08/2010 01:20

Folks,



It is very simple do not put anything of value into your hold baggage.



I work in the baggage department of an airport and theft from hold baggage (ie checked in stuff) is endemic throughout the industry. Poorly paid contract staff will do whatever they feel to get more money. Something like 85% of baggage in Italian airports has been found to be interfered with. The figure in the USA is about 40%. If you are carrying anything small and valuable put it in your hand luggage.



DD