Today, Southwest officially called off the search for my lost baggage and asked me to file a claim for reimbursement. My bag had $2000 worth of dental instruments, which I won't get any compensation for since the airline doesn't take any liability for valuable items. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my airline lost my luggage when I flew back from France. They also lost my luggage when I flew to France. FML
Today, I arrived home after taking one airplane from A to B. My luggage never made it on the plane with me, and now the airline is looking for it. One plane and still lost my suitcase. FML
Today, I was on a flight home. I wasn't going to arrive until midnight, so I was offered an earlier flight that got back at ten. I got to baggage claims and it turned out they lost my bag. I sat there for 2 hours. The people on my original flight left for home before I did. FML
Today, I called an airline to try to locate a bag I left on a flight. When I told the phone rep which airport I flew into, he asked me what city it was in. He paused after I told him, then asked me what state Seattle is in. I don't think I'll be getting my bag back. FML
Today, I flew across country to college. My luggage did not. FML
Today, I arrived at the airport only to find my suitcase was lost and my 3 weeks worth of clothes and supplies gone. All I had left was my wallet and carry ons. Upon leaving the airport I was mugged. FML
Today, after 10 years of frequent international air travel, I got my seat upgraded for the very first time. Also, for the very first time in 10 years, the airline lost my luggage. FML
Today, I was unable to go on my dream vacation because I thought I'd lost my passport. Feeling incredibly stupid, I had no choice but to watch my plane depart without me. Shortly after, my brother handed me passport, saying that since I wasn't going on my trip, I could use my refund to pay for his cat's surgery. My trip was non-refundable. FML
Today, I missed my flight because I was stopped by airport security. They found "small, suspicious, spherical objects" in my purse on the X-ray. After pulling me out of line, taking my purse aside and carefully opening it with tongs, they removed the bag of grapes I had packed as a snack. FML
Today, I was forced to spend an extra $318 for another plane ticket to Dallas. The ticket wasn't for my daughter, my mom, or my sister, but for the quarter of my butt that apparently needs its own seat. FML
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mattzawesome 28
0 liability for valuable items? when are they liable then? For my $3 tube of toothpaste?
sarkaar 30
Buy a new drill. Invite them over for free treatment. Hold them hostage. Should get the loss covered and then some.
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Comments (69)
beachtrash 7
YDI for not knowing the risks. Lots of people could help you learn about travel and expensive things. Your fault for assuming airlines took full responsibility.
laden_swallow09 35
And I suppose you'd say YDI too if someone stole OP's equipment when he had his back turned, right? His fault for not having eyes in the back of his head, right?
27161697 19
My mother happens to work for southwest as well as i plan to in the future. If you ask any customer service agent or go on southwest.com and check you will be told what the baggage policy is. Also when you travel you should keep in mind that your checked baggage is not on your person, therefore you should keep your valuable items in your carry on.
Suaria 38
It is dental instruments. Most of those instruments would be considered weapons by the TSA.
27161697 19
True but you shouldn't carry expensive items in your luggage if you don't want to face a chance of losing them.
laden_swallow09 35
By that logic, 27, no one should ever use courier services either since they might lose or damage OP's equipment. Or maybe we shouldn't hold a professional furniture mover responsible when something breaks while in transit. How is OP supposed to transport his equipment, then?
biopilot17 9
He had drills
aeryn97 17
It's called travel insurance.
itzALiza 7
I had the same issue once when I was going to Montreal, now I always make sure to get travelers insurance
kpoakes 20
Travel insurance is your friend here!
rynokylo 2
You guys actually believe this?
Kira1965 23
I spent 25 years selling travel and I saw and heard it all. I finally had my corporate clients going on buying trips "trained" to cover their asses because the small cost of insurance was worth it in the end. Airlines will never take full responsibility. If they did, they'd be screwed!
False_Stupidity 42
That or they would suddenly start taking better care of people's shit.
laurenswims13 24
I lost more than 10 pairs of shoes on a cruise and 7,000 dollars worth of things. It took 6 months but I finally got reimbursed 3,000 dollars because that's all insurance covers as they discount your clothes 40%. It's a long process OP, good luck!
aeryn97 17
that's a lot of packed shoes. surely you don't need that many on vacation.
EarlFug 19
Wow, was it a shoes cruise?
laurenswims13 24
#48 and #52..no, haha. I'm very indecisive sometimes and needed shoes to match my outfits because otherwise it would bother me. It was a week long cruise however.
elcee1987 18
See, now this is a YDI, not OP's problem. Losing an excessive amount of clothing doesn't quite compare to valuable dental instruments. However, I'm glad they at least reimbursed you for the $3k. It's something, I guess.
914smv 18
Sorry OP I love traveling with Southwest, never had a problem with them. Hope you can figure something out!!
Ladyangelsea 2
Just saw an article on this. Contact DOT for assistance, they will help you.
searchr999 14
I am sorry to hear this. But I know someone who could help.
laden_swallow09 35
Well? Out with it!