Hi Gofer
Cigarettes were put into my luggage in my hotel room so the obvious place where they were spotted were on x-ray. Usually I'd never do this as they'd always be purchased after check-in.
I actually checked in at CDG (business class) and luggage taken at
check-in desk.
I think I was singled out because of expensive looking TravelPro; the fact that the flight was delayed 2 hours after check-in didn't help.
You are right with your advice and am now going to resort to and old battered case !!!
Adam