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Yale Student Sues US Airways For $1 Million Over Lost Xbox 360

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Kaiser-Machead
03/11/09

In reply to Yale Student Sues US Airways For $1 Million Over Lost Xbox 360
OK, firstly, suing for a million dollars for only $200+ worth of hardware is ridiculous.

But secondly, I have to echo some others about expecting some sort of safety for belongings that are checked in. If I plan a long-term stay overseas or wherever I'm taking a flight to, I may have enough valuables that I couldn't carry them all into the cabin anyway.

Also, some airlines have taken some other measures regarding check-in and carry-on luggage. Spirit Airlines, for example, will randomly select carry-on luggage to put in as check-in luggage. This is particularly bothersome because, more often than not, those bags will not be locked.
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frigg
03/11/09

@Kaiser-Machead: Sure, the hardware is only $200. but without his 360, his semester is shot, and one semester at Yale costs around $1 million dollars.
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reddyroc
03/11/09

In reply to Yale Student Sues US Airways For $1 Million Over Lost Xbox 360
i feel for this guy.
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
03/12/09

@reddyroc: Well if it's any consolation for him maybe his Xbox will RRoD on the thief the first time he plugs it in...
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badhatharry
03/11/09

In reply to Yale Student Sues US Airways For $1 Million Over Lost Xbox 360
I hope he settles for a kick in the junk.
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TheGeoff
03/11/09

In reply to Yale Student Sues US Airways For $1 Million Over Lost Xbox 360
It hasn't happened to me yet, but I've had several friends find their luggage to be missing clothes, shoes, and even electronic equipment. Yes, people should know better than to let anything of value out of arm's reach on a trip, but how freakin sad is it that airlines can't be trusted with your baggage?

With as much as they charge for a ticket you'd think they could at least not steal things from you.
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Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
03/11/09

@TheGeoff: It's not always the airline, sometimes it's the TSA employees that scan your luggage... That's the hard part really, figuring out who did it.
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qbrad
03/12/09

@Lite's Posse: Is on Broadway: Amazing how on one side of the airport we're monitored for every move we make, but on the other side, there's no care in the world to keep an eye on things. Go homeland security!!
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catfewd
03/11/09

In reply to Yale Student Sues US Airways For $1 Million Over Lost Xbox 360
I'm sorry, i have no compassion for the airlines. One unnecessary headache after another, idiot employees, absolute ripoff. Good for you, Yale kid, sue their fucking faces off.
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Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
03/11/09

@catfewd: You realize they'll just pass that price off on to you next time you fly right?
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