Comments on: DOT rules airlines must insure high-valued items on international travel

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:57:25 +0000

No Frank. The article states:

…except to the extent that the damage “resulted from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage.”

If airline personnel damage or steal your property, they’re liable.

By: The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:43:17 +0000

And now a JetBlue baggage handler at JFK was stupid enough to steal a gun from a checked bag – too bad it was a cop’s!

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2009/05/02/2009-05-02_jetblue_baggage_handler_charged_with_stealing_nypd_police_officers_gun_from_chec.html

By: The Good Doctor

The Good Doctor — Thu, 07 May 2009 05:39:23 +0000

Maybe this will finally give them the incentive to keep a closer eye on their baggage-riffling employees – read how the cops finally busted the criminal ring at PDX – one of them was a supervisor!!!

By: R.E. Ullrich

R.E. Ullrich — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:43:09 +0000

Now expect a new surcharge for baggage insurance.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:13:30 +0000

So…who’s at FAULT? Passenger puts an expensive camera in their (fabric) suitcase and it gets wet while loading on the ramp in Florida?