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."






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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