How does a laptop explosion in check-in luggage make it safer for us than carry-on? Laptops are one of the most popular items stolen from check-in luggage. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) has been reported as the worst international airport for luggage theft. I'm sure Manila isn't far behind. TSA constantly fails to detect HSA test bombs planted in both kinds of luggage. Why not just ban luggage altogether?