Originally Posted by LPCJr
Perhaps a bit. But that is largely driven by prior experience. Since US already lost a bag on me once, I'm just trying to avoid giving them the opportunity to do so again, since it's not an experience I wish to repeat.
I completely agree! I'm so strategic with what I pack. "I didn't see him on Tuesday--I can get the shirt laundered at the hotel and then just wear the same tie, pants, etc. on Thursday." I haven't checked a bag in years--it's amazing what I can live on for clothes in a week. I've become quite good at ironing in hotels and what I've saved in lost-baggage hassle (I have no choice--I live in PHL), I've spent ten times over in hotel laundry service!