As travelers embark on their summer trips this year, experts are weighing in on whether people should take the extra precaution of protecting their luggage by locking it up.<\/p>\n
Travel expert<\/a> Francesca Page of New York told Fox News Digital that bags and checked bags have always been an issue.<\/p>\n “Over the years, travel security has tightened for good reason,” said Page.<\/p>\n AIRLINE PASSENGER SPARKS HEATED DEBATE ABOUT ‘RARELY ENFORCED’ BAGGAGE POLICY ON FLIGHT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “People are not only concerned that their bags will go missing, but also that the bags are not secure or even securely handled,” she added.<\/p>\n Page said there’s also the risk of airport theft.<\/a><\/p>\n A massive 45.1 million Americans were predicted to travel at least 50 miles from their homes over Memorial Day weekend \u2014 with 3.61 million Americans flying to\u00a0their destination<\/a>, according to AAA.<\/p>\n In addition, a 2025 summer travel survey from Deloitte<\/a> has reported that 53% of Americans plan to take leisure vacations this summer, a rise from the 48% reported in 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog “View From the Wing,” told Fox News Digital he wouldn’t pack anything worth locking in checked bags.<\/p>\n “The\u00a0risk of an airline<\/a> mishandling your bags is far greater than the risk of theft,” said Leff.<\/p>\n For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com\/lifestyle<\/u><\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n He added, “Losing luggage is just as bad as having it stolen \u2014 and a TSA-approved lock<\/a> won’t stop another passenger from taking your bag at the carousel upon arrival.”\u00a0<\/p>\n The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimates that approximately 90,000 to 100,000 items are left behind at checkpoints each month.\u00a0<\/p>\n “There isn’t much downside to locking your bag \u2014 until, of course, you lose the key or forget the combination,” said Leff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As travelers embark on their summer trips this year, experts are weighing in on whether people should take the extra precaution of protecting their luggage by locking it up. Travel<\/p>\n