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Subject: Re: locking cases to the USA Posted on: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 11:16:08 CDT



Keith W wrote:

> "David Bennetts" wrote in message
> news:%Hhae.284$bc7.9019@nnrp1.ozemail.com.au...
>
>>"Bill" wrote in message
>>news:1114219156.241312.208600@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
>>
>>>>Why must the USA be so paranoid and not let people lock cases?
>>
>>If airport security properly screened and/or sealed checked luggage prior
>>to checkin, you'd be able to lock your case. They obviously don't want to
>>do this because they either figure that it will cause delays, or show up
>>their lack of thoroughness in screening procedure when done in front of
>>pax.
>>
>
>
> Not to mention the fact that many flights originate OUTSIDE the
> USA so would not be searched in this manner.
>
> Keith
>
>

Not appropriate. The US searches luggage on arrival. They just don't
have the money. It's all going to Iraq.