Theft From Baggage-Continental

If you lock your bags, they are subject to being broken into by the TSA
for security purposes.

I suggest you follow up with the TSA about this incident.. because if
your bags can be broken into in a "Secure" area and items removed, then
they can also be broken into and have items placed there (a clear breach
of security).. File a report.. follow up. You are probably not the only
one. You may not get satisfaction, but you may also be the straw that
breaks the camels back.

Dave

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

I suggest you follow up with the TSA about this incident.. because if your bags can be broken into in a "Secure" area and items removed, then they can also be broken into and have items placed there (a clear breach of security).

and how would you propose that he prove that the missing items were
originally in the bag?

Jose
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Jose
There is the big rub. I've decided to just write it off in income tax
as a casualty loss of professional business equipment. Will try to
avoid that happening again but not sure how.....even the carriers like
UPS and FedX have their own unique problems. I just happened to get
burned on this one and needed to vent.
Best Regards
Ol SOB

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.

Put a gun in the bag and declare it... You are *required* to lock that sort
of bag...

Just another of the reasons why commercial airlines are in such sick shape today.
Little old ladies poked and prodded and have their tweezers confiscated.... etc.

Maybe a bit of an exaggeration, but not much.