cmbailey
February 8, 2003 at 3:15 am

Checked Bags – Protecting Valuables

Since all checked baggage must now be open to inspection and unsecured, what’s the consensus for protecting valuables? I can take most of them as carry-ons, but probably not all (camera and scuba equipment). Also, if something comes-up missing, who’s liable (especially when several carriers are involved in getting you to your destination)?

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chris

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By: mongu - 8th February 2003 at 23:51

RE: Checked Bags – Protecting Valuables

First I’ve heard of leaving them unlocked too.

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By: Bhoy - 8th February 2003 at 14:46

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first I’ve heard of checked luggage having to be unlocked.

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By: mongu - 8th February 2003 at 11:58

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It is safer to carry them on.

Certain airpors take pleasure in either damaging bags or disappearing them. MAN and CDG feature on that list and LHR sometimes does.

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By: KabirT - 8th February 2003 at 07:01

RE: Checked Bags – Protecting Valuables

I think when you carry valuables…you carry them on your own risk. But the airline is responsible for safety of your luggage and getting it to its destination in one piece. Recently Royal Nepal had to pay $4000 to a customer who lost his luggage…and this is one of the few examples, baggage loss is common.