Originally Posted by
guv1976
ernestnywang , what do you think is the current,
depreciated value of a bag you purchased "years ago" for $120? You're not entitled to your original purchase price or the cost of replacement for a bag that is several years old.
Sure, it's worth significantly less than 120USD. However, I was told by the LAS bag desk that I could get 120USD. Furthermore,
https://centralbaggage.aa.com/CLAIM-CHECKLIST.pdf made clear receipts are only required for items above 100USD. Central Baggage did not even counter-offer me any compensation.
Originally Posted by
guv1976
I would jump at 10,000 AAdvantage miles if I were you, and see if you can possibly add to them by crediting some of your future hotel stays, car rentals, or oneworld flights to AAdvantage.
I credit all my oneworld flights to CX because I need to maintain status. We all know one can't usually have good use of mileage unless you have a big sum. Hotels are not going to make up that. I have not rented a car since COVID-19 and do not even visit the US annually anymore.