L.A. Times Travel Show: Kevin Coffey shares travel safety tips

Coffey demonstrates how a regular zipper bag can be compromised when you’re on the road.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Coffey shares tips for what to do when you lose something at the airport.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Coffey demonstrates different types of luggage that provide extra security features.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

You may picture a thief or pickpocket a certain way, but they can look like anyone, Coffey says.   (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

Coffey recommends purchasing luggage that’s easy to recognize. (Is yours black?) Tagging your luggage helps, too.  (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)

It was standing room only at Coffey’s appearance. Join the conversation at 1 p.m. Sunday.   (Richard Derk / Los Angeles Times)