Unlock Your Bags

The Transportation Security Administration offers tips to help you move through the screening process quickly and efficently. Please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website for complete security procedures.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) suggests that you help prevent the need to break your locks by keeping your bags unlocked. If your bag is unlocked then TSA will simply open the bag and screen the bag. However, if the bag is locked and TSA needs to open your bag, then locks may have to be broken. You may keep your bag locked if you choose, but TSA is not liable for damage caused to locked bags that must be opened for security purposes. If TSA screeners open your bag during the screening procedure, they will close it with a tamper evident seal and place a notice in your bag alerting you to the fact that TSA screeners opened your bag for inspection. If you wish to lock your baggage, use a TSA-recognized lock. The locks can be purchased at the Gift Shop at Mid-Continent Airport.