In a message dated 02/05/05 04:04:26, you write: << The Israeli air line El-Al allows locked suitcases. All luggauges is x-rayed before being put on the plane. In cases where they want to check the lugguage they ask you to leave it unlocked and will lock it for you later on. This happened to me only once on a flight from Munich to Israe >>
Miriam offers good advice but I would also mention that a number of the travel shops sell special bright yellow combination locks that have a hole that allows the airline security officers to open the lock. The worst that can happen if they can't unlock the lock is that it will be sawed off.. I have used these locks with no problems. You do have to be careful to follow the instructions that allow you to put in your own combination and be sure to write it down somewhere, because otherwise YOU won't be able to get in yourself. Magellan is one firm that sells these and I'm sure there are other. Google on travel accessories by mail There is evidence now of some pilfering from suitcases so locks are helpful. I have travelled to and from the UK with a bobbin pillow in the suitcase twice because there's just no way you can now have one with you. The pins, scissors, etc. will be confiscated. What I have done is to type a note, using 14 pt type to explain what the pillow is for, and to ask for care in looking at it. I put the pillow in last so it will be on topo, and the note on top of that. So far, I've not had any problem with this. Hope it helps. I'm in the UK for the summer so will have to forgo Denver. It's a bit sad, as I grew up there and would have loved to come. Elaine Merritt ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
