Originally Posted by
Tchiowa
Don't know about AA, but UA policy is
Some airlines limit liability for sporting equipment. Check with AA.
You can buy extra liability insurance for something like $1 for every $100 of valuation.
I've got travel insurance and it covers $500. It's an incredibly meager amount.
Originally Posted by
sbm12
As it is an international itinerary the Montreal Convention applies, limiting liability to a lower number, though still more than the value of the property in this case.
Does American Airlines honor the Montreal Convention? AFAIK, their policy with regards to stolen items in checked baggage is pretty crappy.