millions

Well, it does happen.

skye1

Good to know. Haven't flow thru DCA in many months, but might have to soon. (note to self: cross off "get dinner at LS" on DCA stop list)

Was actually introduced to Legal Seafood at DCA by the AAngels at the DCA A/C: flights significantly delayed/irrops, they gave out food vouchers & suggested Legal would be the best use of them. I had never needed to go to that end of DCA's concourse before, so didn't really know it was there, but was glad to discover it.

bniu

in flight is less of an issue since there really isn't anywhere for a thief to run and theoretically, the flight can be met by police upon landing and no one gets off until the stolen property gets returned. In addition, the coach cabin is pretty dense and there will be plenty of witnesses. Premium cabins is less of an issue since most ppl there probably paid big bucks to sit there or have traveled alot to sit up there and have virtually zero incentive to steal stuff.

Usually, I keep my eye on my stuff in the main lounges (admirals club, red carpet club, etc) but I will be more trusting in the First class lounges (FL, intl first lounge, etc) since no one can buy membership into those areas, they have to be either top tier (implies they have lots of money to spend) or first class passengers (they're rich!) and why would someone who paid $25K for his ticket care enough to steal your $1000 laptop?

Daze

Right at the top of my list of "best food at the airport". Between that and the Metro station at the airport, (and the AC), DCA was one of my favorites.

grahampros

Like many, yes i leave stuff unattended all the time in AC. I smoked again until recently and would often hop out of side for a smoke. Never been an issue, though i accepted the the small risk associted with it.

The angles at the SJC bar were always great about leave your stuff here i'll keep and eye on it for you.

But also like some i always make sure i have wallet and passport with me (if traveling with it) in the unlikely event something were to get stolen. Also, there are certianly regions of the world where will not do this, but in most AC's it been a safe risk.

nrr

(1)Even though pax are only supposed to use the toilets in their assigned section, I have seen "steerage" use the fc/bc restrooms.
(2)Pax steals some item and puts it in a false bottom (compartment) in his carry-on, the police not finding the item lost, might think that "you" made the whole thing up.
(3)A credit card pilfered from ones wallet may be worth lots of money to a credit card ring.

vasantn

Yes, and people do get struck by lightning. I don't spend much time worrying about that, either.

ESpen36

This rule was discontinued years ago. Today, it officially applies only on international flights departing a foreign location TO the United States.

Of course, that's the theory. In practice, it's up to the crew on board. Some pilots make the announcement even on shorthaul domestic, others never say a word about it on the international flights where they are supposed to announce it. So, just follow the crew's instructions (as the FAA requires you to do), and things will be fine.

RTW4

Many times I leave my personal belongings out at the AC both at LAX and JFK.. I have never had a problem....

dugknight

It's funny, I was just thinking about this last week when flying through EWR. I was in the AC and needed to use the restroom. I saw others leaving their stuff behind to use the restroom so decided to do the same. I was only gone about 3 minutes, but still worried a little. Of course, everything was there when I returned.

utpharmdoc

I always take my passport and important items with me. I leave my carryon in the coat room area. It has never been a problem for me in DFW 'D' or the LHR arrivals.

BLUESCRAZYGIRL

I usually will leave my bag and laptop plugged in and sitting on my seat. ALWAYS take wallet with me. never had a problem, but stuff happens...

mvoight

Lucky for you, because I wait for someone to be in the bathroom for 4 minutes or more, before I decide to take their stuff...

aktchi

I never leave my documents, wallet, cell phone, camera, etc unattended.

Books, magazines, clothing etc., I would leave for a few minutes - or longer, but then I'd bring them to somebody's attention.

I don't travel with a laptop - waiting for the Apple Tablet.

ferrismo

I don't see how being in the first class lounge would make a difference? A lot of successful people got were they are by breaking the rules and being unscrupulous, always looking for an opportunity. Warren Buffett stole a set of golf clubs from a store when he was a kid, I bet if you left your carry-on next to him at the lounge he'd be having a rumble through your stuff once you went to the toilet. He'd just think what a thoughtless sucker you are and you obviously don't value any of your stuff so I might as well help myself.