I'm flying back to Johannesburg South Africa soon, and have been told that my luggage has to go through unlocked for searching purposes. I don't have a problem with that, I believe it's good. However, there is a lot of theft at the South African airport, by the luggage attendants.
Is it possible for me to watch the search, then request the JFK security officers to lock it for me, before releasing it?
I would be grateful for your early response.
JFK CUSTOMS SECURITY