TSA Luggage Travel Sentry Padlocks

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) is a section of the USA's Homeland Security set up in the wake of the September 11th attacks back in 2001. It's to ensure that visitors to the USA comply with their rules and regulations and are not smuggling anyting into the country that is prohibited.

In padlock terms, it basically is a method where authorised personnel from US Airports can check your bags without having to cut your padlocks off. A specic key that is available only to them is used to unock the padlock (whether combination or key) so that the contents can be checked and then the padlock reapplied for your lugagge to continue securely back to you.

FAQs

Some of the more expensive TSA luggage locks have indicators which show you if the lock has been opened. Sometimes a green dot will show re once it has been activated. This doesn't affect the function of the lock and is reset when you open it. Look for the word "indicator" in the product name or description.

Only authorised Homeland Security officials can access your bag to check it. The TSA padlocks will have access through one of seven master keys that only the TSA guys hold. These keys are not available from the manufacturer or on the open market.

A very low level given how small they are. They are mainly a deterrent to any opportunist thieves as you go about your travels but prevent any damage to the lock if the US government officials need to inspect your suitcase.

Our budget TSA approved padlocks are available in three colours black, green and yellow. Whether you want to match your luggage or make it stand out f...

A pair of TSA approved padlocks with four keys that will open both padlocks. Ideal for travelling with a couple of cases and you only reqire one key t...

A change from the norm of boring black TSA padlocks, this nickel coated approved padlock adds a little bit of flair to your travels.

This is the cable verison of a range of premium quality TSA locks from ABUS. The nice thing about this model is the small luggage label on the reverse...

This is a premium quality padlock by ABUS Germany. It has a very reliable mechanism for frequent use and comes with the "indicator" which te...

This is perhaps the best or most premium TSA lock available. ABUS haven't spared any expense making this function well and look sexy! If a lock could ...

TSA Luggage Travel Sentry Padlocks

Budget TSA Padlocks

Defender Keyed TSA Padlocks

Master Lock Premium TSA Padlock

ABUS Cable TSA Padlock

ABUS Indicator TSA Padlock

ABUS Designer Indicator TSA Padlock