Theft From Baggage-Continental

From Continental's website:

"For wholly domestic travel on or after October 22, 2004, Continental's
liability for any form of damage as a result of loss, damage or delay in
delivery of customer's personal property shall be limited to the fair market
value at the time of loss, damage or delay and will not exceed $2,800.00 per
customer, except for wheelchairs and other assistive devices."

It would appear your loss is covered. Did you file a claim?

"Prior approval must be obtained through the Baggage Resolution Center
(1-800-335-2247) in order for any expenses to be reimbursed."






wrote in message
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On a trip from PDX-HOU-GPT yesterday on Continental Airlines, my "Pubs
Bag" was stolen out of one of my checked bags. If any are familiar with
this kind of bag...about 14"X16"x4", it held much of my flight gear
such as GPS 12XL, Sectionals, plotter, Jep CR-5, flashlights, knife,
Leatherman, gloves, compass, signal mirror, and misc other small items.
Continental told me tough luck and none of it is covered. Sorry things
were stolen but they were not responsible. I asked, "Well, if that is
the case, all my baggage when flying with Continental should be in a
locked hard case"? The reply was "YES".
It would appear any commercial flights today fit into that same
catagory. What really ****es me off was some of that equipment has been
all over the world with me for many years. I'd imagine the value or
replacement for the bag and contents is in excess of $500.
Heads up if you are going to fly commercial anyplace.
Ol S&B

"Ross Richardson" wrote in message
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wrote:

On a trip from PDX-HOU-GPT yesterday on Continental Airlines, my "Pubs
Bag" was stolen out of one of my checked bags. If any are familiar with
this kind of bag...about 14"X16"x4", it held much of my flight gear
such as GPS 12XL, Sectionals, plotter, Jep CR-5, flashlights, knife,
Leatherman, gloves, compass, signal mirror, and misc other small items.
Continental told me tough luck and none of it is covered. Sorry things
were stolen but they were not responsible. I asked, "Well, if that is
the case, all my baggage when flying with Continental should be in a
locked hard case"? The reply was "YES".
It would appear any commercial flights today fit into that same
catagory. What really ****es me off was some of that equipment has been
all over the world with me for many years. I'd imagine the value or
replacement for the bag and contents is in excess of $500.
Heads up if you are going to fly commercial anyplace.
Ol S&B



Guess what, commerical airlines do not like locked luggage nowadays.
What is one to do?

Ross

Avoid airline travel at all costs.

wrote in message

On a trip from PDX-HOU-GPT yesterday on Continental Airlines, my "Pubs
Bag" was stolen out of one of my checked bags.

I always have the policy of checking only cheap stuff, like clothes. All
expensive, easy to sell stuff, gets carried on.

Sorry you got ripped off. Sad part is, it almost has to be employee theft.
--
Jim in NC

Morgans wrote:
Sorry you got ripped off. Sad part is, it almost has to be employee theft.

Yup. This sick stroy is one of many reasons commercial airlines are not making money.

wrote in message
oups.com...
On a trip from PDX-HOU-GPT yesterday on Continental Airlines, my "Pubs
Bag" was stolen out of one of my checked bags. If any are familiar with
this kind of bag...about 14"X16"x4", it held much of my flight gear
such as GPS 12XL, Sectionals, plotter, Jep CR-5, flashlights, knife,
Leatherman, gloves, compass, signal mirror, and misc other small items.
Continental told me tough luck and none of it is covered. Sorry things
were stolen but they were not responsible. I asked, "Well, if that is
the case, all my baggage when flying with Continental should be in a
locked hard case"? The reply was "YES".
It would appear any commercial flights today fit into that same
catagory. What really ****es me off was some of that equipment has been
all over the world with me for many years. I'd imagine the value or
replacement for the bag and contents is in excess of $500.
Heads up if you are going to fly commercial anyplace.
Ol S&B


probably the TSA

Ross Richardson wrote
Guess what, commerical airlines do not like locked luggage nowadays.

Why would an airline possibly care whether your luggage is
locked or not?

Bob Moore
Retired Airline Pilot

was there not a report.. that almost half of the TSA baggage screeners had
criminal records?

BT

wrote in message
oups.com...
On a trip from PDX-HOU-GPT yesterday on Continental Airlines, my "Pubs
Bag" was stolen out of one of my checked bags. If any are familiar with
this kind of bag...about 14"X16"x4", it held much of my flight gear
such as GPS 12XL, Sectionals, plotter, Jep CR-5, flashlights, knife,
Leatherman, gloves, compass, signal mirror, and misc other small items.
Continental told me tough luck and none of it is covered. Sorry things
were stolen but they were not responsible. I asked, "Well, if that is
the case, all my baggage when flying with Continental should be in a
locked hard case"? The reply was "YES".
It would appear any commercial flights today fit into that same
catagory. What really ****es me off was some of that equipment has been
all over the world with me for many years. I'd imagine the value or
replacement for the bag and contents is in excess of $500.
Heads up if you are going to fly commercial anyplace.
Ol S&B

they do owe you cents per pound for lost luggage...

"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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On 23 Mar 2005 10:28:04 -0800, wrote in
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Sorry things were stolen but they were not responsible.

Continental can tell you anything, but that doesn't make it so. Write
them a letter stating the circumstances, estimated value of your loss,
and request reimbursement. If you get a written reply denying
Continental's responsibility, use it in your civil suit.

Clues he
http://www.blackguides.com/Travel%20... raveling.htm
http://www.worldtravelinc.com/corp/t...dus_070203.htm
http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/Na...ticleID=134060
http://www.myfreeairfare.com/bagg.html

BTIZ wrote:
was there not a report.. that almost half of the TSA baggage screeners had
criminal records?

BT

s

http://www.tsa.gov/public/display?th...e5&print=ye s

According to this, even during the initial rush to beef up TSA staff,
applicants not only got an FBI fingerprint criminal-background check,
they got their education, references, and even their credit checked.

"Bob Moore" wrote in message
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Ross Richardson wrote
Guess what, commerical airlines do not like locked luggage nowadays.

Why would an airline possibly care whether your luggage is
locked or not?

Bob Moore
Retired Airline Pilot

Because much of it now is opened and gone through before being put on the
airplane. They will break locks to get into luggage.