THE GUIDEBOOK
Your TSA Lock Unlock
We offer select luggage that.comes complete with a TSA-approved luggage lock. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to use them, from determining which lock style you have to setting your lock combination and more.
Identify Your Lock
Lock instructions are usually found in the inside zippered pocket of your Samsonite case, if you can’t find them, the videos below will help you determine which lock you have (and how to use it).
Click on the lock below that resembles yours to see step-by-step instructions for setting your combination. (Note: All of our TSA locks are preset to 0-0-0. Simply slide them open for the zippers to release.)
Our Lock Lineup
Choose which lock you have and get step-by-step instructions to set and reset your luggage lock.
What about the key?
All of our locked luggage features a keyhole that TSA airport screening agents can open using their own master key. This means your bag can be searched without it being harmed.
Relock Your Bag
After your trip, you may find that a TSA agent forgot to relock your bag using their master key. Try using a nail file (or something similar) to rotate the keyhole into the red dot position.
Luggage Lock FAQs
Didn’t see your question above? Check out our comprehensive list of questions - and answers - about luggage locks, TSA-approved locks, Samsonite lock instructions and more below.
Yes. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now suggests you lock your checked baggage with TSA-Approved and recognized locks. Travel Sentry® Approved locks are approved and recognized by the TSA. Look for the Travel Sentry® symbol when shopping for these TSA-Approved products.
TSA locks are locks that have been approved by the Transportation Security Administration. When screening your checked bags prior to takeoff, TSA agents will open your luggage for closer inspection, and if a TSA lock has been used, then the agent will use their master key to open the lock.
TSA locks are locks that have been approved by the Transportation Security Administration. When screening your checked bags prior to takeoff, TSA agents will open your luggage for closer inspection, and if a TSA lock has been used, then the agent will use their master key to open the lock.
Luggage locks approved by the TSA have a universal master key that will open the locks. Only TSA agents have a copy of this master key. Every TSA approved lock has an identifying mark that shows it may be opened by the master key. All Samsonite TSA locks feature the red TSA logo.
The short answer is that it depends on what type of TSA lock you have on your luggage. For more detailed instructions depending on your Samsonite lock type, scroll up to see our entire lock lineup.
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