CHECKED BAGGAGE
Should you lock your suitcase for Cuba?
A small approved luggage lock can help prevent accidental opening, but it does not stop security inspections or protect valuables that should remain in your carry-on.
What a luggage lock can and cannot do
| It may help | It does not guarantee |
|---|---|
| Prevent an accidental zipper opening. | That the bag will never be inspected. |
| Deter quick, casual access. | Protection for cash, electronics or jewellery. |
| Keep zipper pulls together. | That the zipper or suitcase cannot be damaged. |
Avoid loose exterior straps
Elastic cords, loose straps and improvised ties can catch in baggage systems. Use the suitcase’s built-in closure or a compact approved lock, and check the policy of the airline that actually operates the flight.
Keep these items in your carry-on
- Passport, insurance papers and travel documents.
- Cash and payment cards.
- Essential medication and prescriptions.
- Keys, glasses and hearing aids.
- Phone, camera, computer and power bank.
- One change of clothes and first-day toiletries.
Before checking the suitcase
- Remove old airline tags.
- Add identification outside and contact details inside.
- Photograph the closed suitcase.
- Keep the baggage receipt.
- Check weight and size limits.
- Remove lithium batteries and power banks from checked baggage.
At the resort
A suitcase lock does not replace the room safe. Test the safe after check-in, keep only daily cash accessible and report any safe or door problem immediately.
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