Lock the bag. Let security open it without breaking it.
International rules mean luggage is security screened before it is loaded onto a passenger aircraft. Inspections often need the bag opened. A normal padlock then gets cut off.
TSA LOCK® is a global system that lets you lock your luggage while security agencies can still inspect and re-lock it without damage. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States was the first to use it. Travel Sentry® tools are now used by agencies in the USA, Canada, Japan, Israel, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, South Korea, New Zealand and more.
Look for the red diamond. Every lock that carries the Travel Sentry® Approved mark is accepted by the TSA and those partner agencies. The same locks still work as ordinary padlocks everywhere else.
What TSA LOCK® means for travellers
1. Screening. Bags are checked before they fly. If officers need to look inside, a standard lock is often cut.
2. Red diamond. Travel Sentry® gives security a master tool for locks that carry the mark. They open, inspect and re-lock. Your combination stays yours.
3. Re-lock. Use the same code at the hotel or locker. TSA accepted is extra — it is still a lock for every other country on the itinerary.
TSA first
Shop the locks
Look for the red diamond on the lock. Open the TSA collection for the full set.
TSA locks
Red diamond · Travel Sentry® accepted
- Colour:
- Green, Purple, Blue
- Colour:
- Dark Grey, Blue, Purple
- Colour:
- Brass
- Colour:
- Orange, Yellow
- Colour:
- Orange, Yellow
- Colour:
- Silver
TSA questions
Red diamond, Travel Sentry®, and when to pick non-TSA instead.
What is TSA LOCK®?
A lock system that lets you secure luggage while airport security can still open, inspect and re-lock it without cutting the lock. TSA was first; Travel Sentry® tools are now used by agencies in many countries.
How do I know a padlock is TSA accepted?
Look for the red diamond. Every lock with the Travel Sentry® Approved mark is accepted by the TSA and other participating security agencies.
Can I still use it outside the USA?
Yes. Partner agencies use the same system in a growing list of countries, and the lock works as a normal padlock everywhere else.
TSA lock or non-TSA?
Choose TSA when bags may be screened for a flight. Non-TSA is for lockers, gyms and bags that will not go through that screening. Both live under Locks in the shop.