Newt crosses the Atlantic Ocean in a Muggle steamboat, bringing his suitcase of creatures, so he could return Frank the Thunderbird to his native habitat. We see from his encounter with Muggle customs when he got off the boat that the latch on his suitcase was faulty. Especially considering the contents of his case, why didn't he fix the latch somehow. I know he ties it with rope at the end, but why didn't he do anything about it before that?
Answer
It's on his "to-do" list.
Per Pottermore;
Let’s take a moment to talk about Newt’s case, which boasts some serious Extension Charms along with a handy ‘Muggleworthy’ setting. What he’s done with the interior is truly remarkable: not only has he created a portable animal kingdom, but he’s also got the herbs and potions at hand to whip up a remedy should someone suffer a nasty bite. We’d say Newt’s thought of everything… although he really should look at getting that lock fixed.
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He makes the same point to the Customs official at Ellis Island.
CUSTOMS OFFICIAL: Livestock?
The catch on NEWT’S case flicks open again. NEWT looks down and hastily closes it.
NEWT: Must get that fixed – ah, no.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
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