Comments on: Should the airline company pay? http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html desert living, Dubai style Thu, 24 May 2012 02:49:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Jacki http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142622 Jacki Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:47:20 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142622 My question is, why did she have to buy clothes right away?? And don't most hotels offer free toothbrushes and toothpaste? No one in their right mind will start buying a whole bunch of stuff until they know how long they will be without something. When I was traveling for work several years ago, my luggage was placed on another flight, and so it was delayed a few hours. Thankfully I got it back before I had to head to the customer site. I just went down to the front desk and asked for a toothbrush and toothpaste. No big deal. I am pretty sure the airline has a policy about delayed vs. lost luggage. I don't think she merits anything. On the other hand, when Peter moved here to the US, his luggage was delayed a week because the luggage handlers in Copenhagen went on strike. We of course had to go out and buy everything...underwear, socks, pants, shirts, toothpaste, toothbrush, shaver....everything. And you know what...we were never compensated because the baggage handlers were on strike and the luggage wasn't lost. So yeah, it sucked to have to buy over $100 worth of stuff, but technically the airline didn't lose the luggage. They knew where it was...there was just no one to put it on a flight for a week. My question is, why did she have to buy clothes right away?? And don’t most hotels offer free toothbrushes and toothpaste? No one in their right mind will start buying a whole bunch of stuff until they know how long they will be without something.

When I was traveling for work several years ago, my luggage was placed on another flight, and so it was delayed a few hours. Thankfully I got it back before I had to head to the customer site. I just went down to the front desk and asked for a toothbrush and toothpaste. No big deal.

I am pretty sure the airline has a policy about delayed vs. lost luggage. I don’t think she merits anything.

On the other hand, when Peter moved here to the US, his luggage was delayed a week because the luggage handlers in Copenhagen went on strike. We of course had to go out and buy everything…underwear, socks, pants, shirts, toothpaste, toothbrush, shaver….everything. And you know what…we were never compensated because the baggage handlers were on strike and the luggage wasn’t lost. So yeah, it sucked to have to buy over $100 worth of stuff, but technically the airline didn’t lose the luggage. They knew where it was…there was just no one to put it on a flight for a week.

]]> By: kailani http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142569 kailani Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:39:00 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142569 I don't think I've ever had my luggage lost or delayed - thank goodness. My BIL was traveling on our buddy pass one winter and his bag was lost which contained his snowboard and all his snow clothes. He was stuck in Tahoe with only his jeans and tee. :-( <em><strong>Losing a luggage or it being delayed must be a nightmare and very expensive. I always keep a fresh set of clothes for myself and Pristine in my hand carry, just in case. </strong></em> I don’t think I’ve ever had my luggage lost or delayed – thank goodness. My BIL was traveling on our buddy pass one winter and his bag was lost which contained his snowboard and all his snow clothes. He was stuck in Tahoe with only his jeans and tee. :-(

Losing a luggage or it being delayed must be a nightmare and very expensive. I always keep a fresh set of clothes for myself and Pristine in my hand carry, just in case.

]]> By: Neas Nuttiness http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142523 Neas Nuttiness Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:03:36 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142523 I've had lost luggage, and it was an inconvenience, but the airport employees have always been very kind. I only get really irritated, if I get "bumped" because a flight has been overbooked...in that case, I believe that the airline should pay for meals and overnight accomodations, along with any necessary clothing, and personal items! I’ve had lost luggage, and it was an inconvenience, but the airport employees have always been very kind. I only get really irritated, if I get “bumped” because a flight has been overbooked…in that case, I believe that the airline should pay for meals and overnight accomodations, along with any necessary clothing, and personal items!

]]> By: Lorie Shewbridge http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142496 Lorie Shewbridge Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:38:20 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142496 For a few hours, I don't think they owe her anything... If it had been lost for more than that -- maybe. I once had my luggage "misplaced" for TWO DAYS. I was lucky enough to be staying with my step-son and daughter-in-law (who happends to wear about the same size clothing as I do), so I didn't have a huge expense, but I do think they should have conpensated me in some way. As long as her luggage was returned by the next morning - before she had to get ready for the next day, I see no harm, inconvenience yes, harm NO. For a few hours, I don’t think they owe her anything… If it had been lost for more than that — maybe. I once had my luggage “misplaced” for TWO DAYS. I was lucky enough to be staying with my step-son and daughter-in-law (who happends to wear about the same size clothing as I do), so I didn’t have a huge expense, but I do think they should have conpensated me in some way. As long as her luggage was returned by the next morning – before she had to get ready for the next day, I see no harm, inconvenience yes, harm NO.

]]> By: New Forest cottages http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142484 New Forest cottages Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:07:45 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142484 Unfortunately some people will always try and find a way to make a crises out of a small drama, perhaps your man should send them a bill for his time which from the sounds of things was donated free of charge. It would be more understandable if the baggage had actually been lost . Unfortunately some people will always try and find a way to make a crises out of a small drama, perhaps your man should send them a bill for his time which from the sounds of things was donated free of charge. It would be more understandable if the baggage had actually been lost .

]]> By: Anton Deleon http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142458 Anton Deleon Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:42:36 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142458 Assumingly, the lady was probably just frazzled over the idea that her baggage was lost. Of course, add the anxiety of being in another country and not being able to speak english. The demand, as absurd as it sounds like, does have its points. Maybe she was travelling on a tight budget and an unwanted expense was something she was avoiding. Nevertheless, if it was indeed the airline's fault, then i guess they should pay up. It's no different with the idea of a delayed flight and the airline pays for your hotel. It's natural, they cause the inconvenince then they will at least offer some alleviation. Assumingly, the lady was probably just frazzled over the idea that her baggage was lost. Of course, add the anxiety of being in another country and not being able to speak english. The demand, as absurd as it sounds like, does have its points. Maybe she was travelling on a tight budget and an unwanted expense was something she was avoiding. Nevertheless, if it was indeed the airline’s fault, then i guess they should pay up. It’s no different with the idea of a delayed flight and the airline pays for your hotel. It’s natural, they cause the inconvenince then they will at least offer some alleviation.

]]> By: melanie http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142401 melanie Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:44:56 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142401 I worked in a hotel for years. People do not surprise me anymore. <em><strong>I can only imagine...sometimes people can be so illogical that I wonder, "what kind of upbrining their parents did for them to make them become like this?"</strong></em> I worked in a hotel for years. People do not surprise me anymore.

I can only imagine…sometimes people can be so illogical that I wonder, “what kind of upbrining their parents did for them to make them become like this?”

]]> By: Kayla http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142369 Kayla Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:04:03 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142369 I would ask for them to pay for the stuff I bought(although I can see where the lady is coming from). A few hours late is a few hours late. I would ask for them to pay for the stuff I bought(although I can see where the lady is coming from).
A few hours late is a few hours late.

]]> By: mannequin http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142356 mannequin Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:26:55 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142356 I've never had anything misplaced but I think if I had, I would chill, check in, wait a reasonable time and formulate a plan. Doesn't it seem that some people just wait for trouble, the chance to pounce? She seized the moment alright! I’ve never had anything misplaced but I think if I had, I would chill, check in, wait a reasonable time and formulate a plan.

Doesn’t it seem that some people just wait for trouble, the chance to pounce? She seized the moment alright!

]]> By: Monica@DailyDwelling http://sandierpastures.com/dubai/expat-life/should-the-airline-company-pay.html#comment-142336 Monica@DailyDwelling Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:40:39 +0000 http://www.sandierpastures.com/?p=4828#comment-142336 People never cease to amaze me. No, I would just be happy to have my own belongings back. People never cease to amaze me. No, I would just be happy to have my own belongings back.

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