Here's everything to know about setting combination locks on your briefcase and luggage, including what may happen if a lock isn't TSA approved.

Combination locks, in particular (especially TSA-approved locks), are created to lock luggage shut while still allowing airport security staff to look inside without damaging the lock.

The Forge TSA Luggage Combination Lock secures your items within your luggage with a basic three-digit combination that’s ideal for cautious travelers and, best of all, a pack of two is under $15.

This uniquely shaped luggage lock opens with a key or combination. The cable is a straight stem, not the typical design where the cable loops around and inserts into the lock body like a shackle does.

To lock or not to lock? That is a question that daily perplexes air travelers who want to keep their suitcase contents secure yet adhere to the Transportation Security Administration’s reques… ...

Luggage locks can help keep your possessions from going astray. But they can turn on you, too, if you forget the combination. Here's how to fix that.