What is TSA Lock?

After 9/11 event, our idea of travel has changed so much. Majority of airports in the world require thorough security checks in both domestic and international flights.

TSA, also known as Transportation Security Administration was founded in the wake of 9/11 to strengthen the security of the United States transportation systems. They are involved in both land and air travel securities but we will probably face them more commonly at the baggage screening at airports in the United States.

TSA electronically screen million of bags for explosives and other dangerous items each day at more than 7000 baggage screening locations and at over 450 airports in America. In this baggage check process, TSA requires access to air passenger's luggage without passenger being present. To let passengers still use locks to prevent thefts, TSA has approved certain locks, which can be identified by their logo and TSA personnel can open and relock with special tools and information supplied by the lock manufacturers. Those are called 'TSA locks' or 'TSA approved locks'.