Originally Posted by
guv1976
Remember that AA's liability for lost baggage maxes out at $3,800. If the value of your suitcase and its contents exceeds $3,800, you're going to be somewhat out of pocket anyway.
If you are not satisfied with how AA resolves your claim, you are free to file a complaint with the DOT.
I'm aware, I'd actually estimate the suitcase (about 400) + the contents to be in the 2k-2.5k range total ignoring inconvenience and sentimentality to some irreplaceable items (which I don't have receipts for anyway) plus probably around 250 for what I've spent on the trip to have clean clothes to wear. Which is why I'm so frustrated. I'm not trying to soak anyone here, but nobody keeps a detailed itemized list of everything they've purchased/packed. This is small claims stuff. There should be a minimum compensation too. But obviously that's NOT a thing that's going to ever happen.