Five ways to keep your luggage safe through the airport

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3-22-2010 @ 3:42PM

crister said...

i remember reading on lifehacker.com a few weeks back about one way to to keep your bags safe was to buy a cheap starter gun and speak to the first agent you can at the airport declaring that you have a weapon in your suitcase as starter guns are classified as weapons and don't require a permit. i can't recall the post exactly, but apparently this trick works for a lot of people and those who travel with expensive equipment like video and sports stuff that they can't carry on the plane with them. you get a ticket from the agent and so on.

3-25-2010 @ 4:43PM

Scott Carmichael said...

This sounds like "fun" on paper (or on a blog), but in reality, it is a pain in the ass.

For starters, you need to go through the process every single time you check a bag, and there are places where you won't be allowed to carry the bag (like the local bar or restaurant).

Plus, history has taught us that the baggage handlers don't care what they steal - and they have stolen guns in the past. So, perhaps your "gun inside" bag might actually get more attention than it would if you just checked a cheap generic bag.

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