Missing padlocks on baggage
I've done a search but can't find much help on this.
On the last three Monarch flights from Luton to Almeria and return, each time the padlocks on our bags have disappeared when collected from the carousel.
There does not appear to be sufficient time at arrival, so assume something must be happening after check-in.
I have not had a response from Monarch to this question, but as no apparent damage to the bags, clips etc, it would appear that the padlocks have been deliberately cut away.
Can anyone confirm whether this is some sort of standard security measure to remove padlocks? It seems to me to be exactly the opposite, as anyone can access the bags, either to add or remove items!!
Is there any sensible way to ensure that our bags are secure? Surely if there is a need to open a bag, a public address call would allow the bags owner to open the lock with the key or combination.
Hope someone can shed some light on why this is happening.