Airline destroyed bag with BCD's in it- how to check them out?

[KeithG]

Of course your LDS said the safest thing is to replace it. From a liability perspective they can not give any other answer.

The only thing I would be worried about is a sharp edge of the luggage piercing the bladder. This should be easy to detect.

If you are nervous about testing it yourself, then take it to another shop for "annual servicing" (I would not mention the luggage issue or else they will want to replace it as well).

Unsolicited luggage tip: Make sure you fill your hardside luggage fully and then some. Modern thin skin hardside luggage has no structural integrity, just a hard skin. An empty hardside is very easy to damage. A hardside jammed full of phone books is bullet proof.

 

[Lorenzoid]

I'd replace it! Wtf, did they launch your bag out the plane from 37,000 feet?

Maybe the cargo hold was overbooked, and the bag refused to leave when United asked it to.

 

[RainPilot]

Maybe the cargo hold was overbooked, and the bag refused to leave when United asked it to.

Damnit I can't keep buying new keyboards dude.

Courtesy warning to put the coffee down, like so please:

 

[tech3324]

Well, on a positive note, at least no giant bunnies were injured.

 

[Lorenzoid]

Well, on a positive note, at least no giant bunnies were injured.

And the bag was not full of scorpions.

 

[boulderjohn]

I would have to think the airline would replace the BCD.

 

[KeithG]

I would have to think the airline would replace the BCD.

Why would you think that?

The airlines have very clear terms and conditions.

Baggage Limited Liability

 

[Moor3061]

A bcd is much cheaper than a funeral, if in doubt(which you seem to have by posting), I'd replace it. This is why I put my wing in my carry on, and my BP in the check bag.

 

[jd950]

Jayfarmlaw: I have been having a discussion on another forum about baggage issues and luggage damage, etc., and would like to use your picture in that discussion, just illustrate baggage handling issues and concerns. Do you have any problem with me using your photo?

 

[Jayfarmlaw]

Jayfarmlaw: I have been having a discussion on another forum about baggage issues and luggage damage, etc., and would like to use your picture in that discussion, just illustrate baggage handling issues and concerns. Do you have any problem with me using your photo?

Sure!!!! Hope it helps. SW replacd our bag with a similar one. Still dealing with the equipment issue.

Jay