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American Airlines left my luggage in the rain but won’t cover damage

March 22, 2012

Alexandra Wensley’s odds of getting American Airlines to cover her laundry bill were better than average.
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Case dismissed: She didn’t file her luggage claim on time

August 11, 2011

If the first word that comes to mind when I say “lost luggage” is Alitalia, then you’ve probably been reading this site for a while.

Then again, maybe the Italian carrier has “misplaced” your checked bags in the past. Maybe your story had a happy ending.

Lori DiGilio’s, unfortunately, does not — despite my best efforts.
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