Originally Posted by
Derek
Who said anything about an iPad? The OP never mentioned an iPad. How did you know that an iPad went missing? Where were you on the night of...?
That is me confusing two different threads, so my sincere apologies.
Anyways...to the OP, I'm not sure how United reacts to items in Gate Checked baggage, as it's not considered "Checked" per their CoC...but you're unlikely to get reimbursement for heirlooms.