Delayed locks damaged by CBP on BA/AA flight. Is a claim pointless?
Jul 10, 23, 11:52 am
#16
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Of course it doesn't cover the annoyance of having to go and repair it
Jul 10, 23, 12:19 pm
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Arriving or transiting at JNB is well known for rampant theft out of bags. That is one airport I always lock my bags to reduce but not eliminate theft. I do wish there were more airports in the US that have bag wrapping vendors.
Jul 10, 23, 3:44 pm
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Originally Posted by Montreal Convention
The carrier is liable for damage sustained in case of destruction or loss of, or of damage to, checked baggageupon condition only that the event which caused the destruction, loss or damage took place on board the aircraft or during any period within which the checked baggage was in the charge of the carrier.
However, the carrier is not liable if and to the extent that the damage resulted from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage. In the case of unchecked baggage, including personal items, the carrier is liable if the damage resulted from its fault or that of its
servants or agents.
However, the carrier is not liable if and to the extent that the damage resulted from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage. In the case of unchecked baggage, including personal items, the carrier is liable if the damage resulted from its fault or that of its
servants or agents.
Jul 10, 23, 11:17 pm
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I would argue that if the carrier had delivered the bag on time, the passenger would have brought it through Customs and hence there would have been no reason to damage it.
Jul 11, 23, 7:32 am
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Expect not locking baggage makes sense on many routings, but suspect it depends on where you travel. There are still large swathes of the world's airports that don't offer the reassurance of CCTV monitoring or proper supervision. Locks also help prevent items being placed in your bags.
As for things being placed in your luggage... I'll take that chance.
IMHO all a lock does is tell the potential thief "look here they want to protect things"
