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I am curious if the TSA even uses these keys? I am sure 90% of the time these TSA approved locks are attached to luggage with zippers. For some reason I have

I am curious if the TSA even uses these keys? I am sure 90% of the time these TSA approved locks are attached to luggage with zippers. For some reason I have a hunch that TSA agents probably just part the zipper with a bic pen, do whatever inspection is necessary, and re-seal the bag. Seems a bit quicker than fumbling around for the right key.

tcdent 11y ago
I like the way you think, but how do you reliably re-seal the bag without using the built-in zipper?
- SlalomStallone 11y ago
  You can just pop open a section of the zipper, then use the zipper over the opened chunk of zipper and it re-seals it https://youtu.be/zMTXzQ0Vqn8?t=111 https://youtu.be/zMTXzQ0Vqn8?t=111
  - tcdent 11y ago
    Ah, if it has two independent pull-tabs and they are locked together this works. If you have one pull tab locked to the end of the zipper this does not.
    - Zombieball 11y ago
      Come to think of it some of my luggage also has locks that secure the zippers in place. Similar to this photo: http://www.airlineintl.com/files/15/products15988.jpg http://www.airlineintl.com/files/15/products15988.jpg This would also hinder this method of opening a bag.
      - IE6 11y ago
        Open - probably not. Open and reseal and you are none the wiser - probably.