Complaint Review: United Airlines - Tucson Arizona
- United Airlines 7250 S. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, Arizona U.S.A.
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United Airlines We're in business to make money not repair passangers luggage! Tucson Arizona
*REBUTTAL Individual responds: unfortunate man
*REBUTTAL Individual responds: unfortunate man
*REBUTTAL Individual responds: unfortunate man
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It seems that since United Airlines emerged from Chapter 11, they no longer have a policy in place for damaged "soft" luggage according to Kathy Blanchard, the attendent at the United Airlines baggage claim office inside Tucson Internation Airport, Tucson Arizona. The definition of "soft" luggage according to Blanchard is any bag constructed from flexible fabric with external zippers. I believe that includes approximately 96% of todays airline passenger luggage.
My wife finally received her suitcases after losing them on a connecting flight from Denver, Colorado because the baggage handlers didn't know the three letter referances used in the OAG for airports worldwide which are attached to the handle of every piece of luggage. After removing the contents she noticed the rear hard shell of one of the suitcases which is the strongest part of the suitcase because it supports the two shafts through which the adjustable handle extends and retracts was completely shattered into small pieces. One of the studs which holds the wheel assembly to the bag was completely gone. The recording from the 800 number on the lost luggage receipt stated that any damaged luggage must be inspected within 24 hours of receiving the luggage.
We drove the 42 miles to the airport which was a complete waste of time. When I showed Kathy Blanchard the suitcase she was not interested in inspecting the damage and instead said "That's what happens when they pile 5 or 6 bags on top of a cheap "soft" bag! We're in business to make money not repair peoples luggage"! (Quoted word for word.) She also said that United is not responsible for anything protruding from the bag. This includes the wheels, zippers, handles and grips. Then she added that United was not responsible for damage to ANY of the contents in a "soft" bag. My wife's "cheap soft bag" was manufactured by Valigeria Roncato S. P. A in Italy!
I am not interested in receiving any compensation from United. My satisfaction comes from now knowing why they went into Chapter 11 during a good economy. This is one of many reasons why people don't want to fly the "Friendly Skies". For anyone else that has a problem with United Airlines in the Tucson area the manager is Tom Harmon, 520-573-8253.
Ric
Three Points, Arizona
U.S.A.
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#3 REBUTTAL Individual responds
unfortunate man
AUTHOR: Msb - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Parts of this story were correct. This person and his wife did bring in a damaged bag which had no outside damage at all. The inside was brittle plastic which crumbled in my hand and also his wifes hand. I do remember this transaction. Most airlines have a policy of repairing only damage that was caused due to mishandling.
I never said his bag was cheap. I told him it was an inexpensive bag and the quality of the plastic inside his bag could not stand up to normal wear and tear of handling if it could break apart with no pressure. If his bag is on the bottom of an airplane pit it could have 5 or 6 bags on top of it.
If he had paid a lot of money for his bag he should have a warranty and I suggested he contact the manufacturer.
I have 30 years experience. How do you damage only the plastic liner inside a bag without causing any damage to the outside.
It's sad this person would rather slander me and be verbally abusive to me at the airport rather than make sure the manufacturer stood by the warranty of his expensive bag.
#2 REBUTTAL Individual responds
unfortunate man
AUTHOR: Msb - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Parts of this story were correct. This person and his wife did bring in a damaged bag which had no outside damage at all. The inside was brittle plastic which crumbled in my hand and also his wifes hand. I do remember this transaction. Most airlines have a policy of repairing only damage that was caused due to mishandling.
I never said his bag was cheap. I told him it was an inexpensive bag and the quality of the plastic inside his bag could not stand up to normal wear and tear of handling if it could break apart with no pressure. If his bag is on the bottom of an airplane pit it could have 5 or 6 bags on top of it.
If he had paid a lot of money for his bag he should have a warranty and I suggested he contact the manufacturer.
I have 30 years experience. How do you damage only the plastic liner inside a bag without causing any damage to the outside.
It's sad this person would rather slander me and be verbally abusive to me at the airport rather than make sure the manufacturer stood by the warranty of his expensive bag.
#1 REBUTTAL Individual responds
unfortunate man
AUTHOR: Msb - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Parts of this story were correct. This person and his wife did bring in a damaged bag which had no outside damage at all. The inside was brittle plastic which crumbled in my hand and also his wifes hand. I do remember this transaction. Most airlines have a policy of repairing only damage that was caused due to mishandling.
I never said his bag was cheap. I told him it was an inexpensive bag and the quality of the plastic inside his bag could not stand up to normal wear and tear of handling if it could break apart with no pressure. If his bag is on the bottom of an airplane pit it could have 5 or 6 bags on top of it.
If he had paid a lot of money for his bag he should have a warranty and I suggested he contact the manufacturer.
I have 30 years experience. How do you damage only the plastic liner inside a bag without causing any damage to the outside.
It's sad this person would rather slander me and be verbally abusive to me at the airport rather than make sure the manufacturer stood by the warranty of his expensive bag.
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