On: I’ll never bring my phone on an international flig...

[INTPenis]

My thought was actually to shut it off and pack it in my luggage so it's not with me through security. I won't see it until I reach the baggage claim.

[goda90 → INTPenis]

Customs inspect checked luggage.

[Cd00d → goda90]

FedEx. You're without phone for a day, but still easier than being without a phone for an entire (possibly business related) trip.

[falcor84 → goda90]

Yeah, I suppose this would only work if you mailed the phone to yourself, such that you only take hold of it after you passed customs.

[AnOscelot → INTPenis]

I've had something stolen from TSA-inspected checked luggage. If you pack your phone, keep that possibility in mind.