Comments on Duffergeek: British Airways and Sucking Eggs

Interesting to read your post - I got exactly the ...

2009-03-02T09:03:00.000-08:00

Interesting to read your post - I got exactly the same response from BA (pretty much word for word) when my mobile phone was stolen from my checked in luggage coming from San Francisco back to London Heathrow. It was battered and out of charge so I didn't think it was a risk, but the sim card was used to make a £190 phone call to the Philippines whilst I was on the flight blissfully unaware! It seems that checked in luggage is neither covered by insurance nor by the airline....and of course the mobile phone provider also won't compensate.

When we arrived to Paris from US, we found out our...

2008-04-22T20:20:00.000-07:00

When we arrived to Paris from US, we found out our luggage was sent back to US.

I agree with you, specifically on (2) and (3). Unf...

2007-08-08T09:37:00.000-07:00

I agree with you, specifically on (2) and (3). Unfortunately, BA is one of the few airlines that fly direct from Seattle to Europe. Air France just started their direct flights from Seattle - Paris, which is good news.

That really sucks, but is very common. I've been ...

2007-08-02T21:02:00.000-07:00

That really sucks, but is very common. I've been lucky so far. I always carry laptops, hard drives and the like with me. Many friends have lost hard drives, jewelry and even cameras!! Add to your list United, Southwest and Spirit.

Hope the rest of your trip goes well.