Pilferage
Mar 14, 2011 | 5:42 am
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Pilferage
I don't know if this is the best place to post my pilferage experience, but I was on a SA itinerary.
Last week we flew LIH-SFO-EWR-SNN; first 2 legs on UA, last on CO.
When we got home we found someone had opened a checked bag, taken our digital SLR from its bag, and put the camera bag back into the suitcase.
The CO luggage agent at SNN said they would send me a pilferage form to fill in, but it isn't here yet.
What sort of chance do we have for a claim?
BTW, the luggage was off very quickly at SNN. I am guessing it happened at SFO as there was a 12 hour layover.
Last week we flew LIH-SFO-EWR-SNN; first 2 legs on UA, last on CO.
When we got home we found someone had opened a checked bag, taken our digital SLR from its bag, and put the camera bag back into the suitcase.
The CO luggage agent at SNN said they would send me a pilferage form to fill in, but it isn't here yet.
What sort of chance do we have for a claim?
BTW, the luggage was off very quickly at SNN. I am guessing it happened at SFO as there was a 12 hour layover.
Mar 14, 2011 | 10:53 am
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Your chance of getting any compensation is nearly nil. There is a reason the airlines warn you not to check valuables. They disclaim responsibility for such.
Your chance of getting any compensation is nearly nil. There is a reason the airlines warn you not to check valuables. They disclaim responsibility for such.
Mar 14, 2011 | 11:12 am
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Next time you fly with valuables, be sure to put it in the same bag where you have a firearm that is properly declared and checked. Even a starter's pistol is enough to get you this special bag handling.
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