Looking for crew of SWA 1844 BHM-PHX Sun 12/13/09

[I_Love_Lamp]

If anyone on here can access who the crew was or happened to be a part of the crew on this flight, can you please PM me?


To those wondering: My crew bag had to be gate checked and the FA put the wrong city on it, but the captain was supposed to hop out and grab the bag for me but was going to send it to baggage claim, where it never arrived. The baggage office has been no help, and since I was a nonrev, they could care less about me.

Any help is appreciated. Trying to find the captain to see if he can tell me where it went, or if he still has the claim check so I at least have a number to give the baggage office people.

 

[N1atEcon]

P.M. me your email I will try to find something out tomorrow. Also post this on the majors section if you need a faster response. I am on Pacific time and don't get up till 8 or 9.

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

Thanks for the help everyone, I was able to get in touch with the crew. Hopefully this leads to a speedy recovery of my dear rollaboard.

 

[chase]

If you need help to sort through the bags in Dallas, PM me and I'll see what I can do. I live in Dallas and can search for the bag since it probably got sent here after a certain amount of time.

Good luck. Lost bags are no fun, particularly for a non-rever.

 

[dugan jones]

what does your bag look like? please describe it for me and i'll keep an eye out for it

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

what does your bag look like? please describe it for me and i'll keep an eye out for it

Like every other crew bag. 21 " black, Kirkland (costco) brand, big blue "EXPRESSJET - CREW" tag on the top.

 

[dugan jones]

Like every other crew bag. 21 " black, Kirkland (costco) brand, big blue "EXPRESSJET - CREW" tag on the top.

i know i was being a wise ass....hope you found your bag though

 

[skiandsurf]

Its been 10 days....did you get your bag yet?

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

Nope, SWA cannot find it, and sternly informed me via a phone call yesterday that "Since I was a non rev, they don't owe me any money"

Which is funny, because I don't care about money, I want my bag back.

 

[skiandsurf]

Nope, SWA cannot find it, and sternly informed me via a phone call yesterday that "Since I was a non rev, they don't owe me any money"

Which is funny, because I don't care about money, I want my bag back.

About 15 years ago, UAL lost our daughters car seat. We were flying as non-revs (on passes), and my wife had to make a number of phone calls but they finally reimbursed us.

 

[chase]

Lamp,

Will stop by Lost and found in Dallas HHQ and see what I can find. Your above description will get me enough to start. No promises but will see what we can find.

 

[BEfly]

Like every other crew bag. 21 " black, Kirkland (costco) brand, big blue "EXPRESSJET - CREW" tag on the top.

I have an identical bag. Its the best bag I've ever had. Anyway, Good luck finding it...........

 

[DX Jake]

Nope, SWA cannot find it, and sternly informed me via a phone call yesterday that "Since I was a non rev, they don't owe me any money"

Which is funny, because I don't care about money, I want my bag back.

I read the part where the fa checked it to the wrong city. Having said that, do you have the little stub (receipt) when the fa checked? You should of gotten a little stub. What city did the fa check it to?

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

I read the part where the fa checked it to the wrong city. Having said that, do you have the little stub (receipt) when the fa checked? You should of gotten a little stub. What city did the fa check it to?

She checked it to SLC. When I pointed out I was only going to PHX, she kept the little stub to give to the captain so he could give to the rampers in PHX and have them pull the bag.

I spoke with the captain on the flight and he remembers giving the claim checks to the rampers in PHX.

 

[J.Otto]

What a nightmare. I always shiver at the pile of orphan luggage sitting around. no one even guards it. terrible.

I totally understand the not wanting any compensation - just your freakin belongings!!

good luck.

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

Holy necropost, Batman.


Well, Southwest refused to pay. I filed a small claims court case and they didn't settle. It went to court and I won.

However, because I didn't have receipts for all my clothes, the liability was limited to $500.

In other news, I got a call from the Phoenix PD on Monday and they found my bag in this woman's house:

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/02/11/20100211ABRK-stolen-airport-luggage.html

The bag was empty but I may get the bag itself back.

So if anyone ever tells you "Don't cause a scene, they'll cut our airlines pass agreement" don't listen to them.

Also, the judge said that an airline cannot waive liability for damage or lost goods, despite what their contract of carriage says. Southwest's contract of carriage didn't distinguish between nonrevs and regular pax anyway, but this is probably a useful FYI if your bag ever gets lost.

Back into my cave, just thought the followup would be of interest to you.

 

[njcapt]

Thanks for the update - I'm glad you got something for your efforts.

 

[Mike man]

that is one good looking lady...with any luck she left some of her on your bag.

 

[N1atEcon]

First off let me say it sucks your bag was lost. I am confused why the judge awarded you money when you were jumpseating? Airlines are not responsible for loss or damages when pilots or FA's are riding for free. Also are you now going to reimburse SWA now that you found out it wasn't SWA but some lady from mesa that took your goods?

 

[Flying the Line]

I wonder if this thought ever crossed your mind...If I sue Southwest Airlines for a lost bag, will they ever offer me an interview?

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

First off let me say it sucks your bag was lost. I am confused why the judge awarded you money when you were jumpseating? Airlines are not responsible for loss or damages when pilots or FA's are riding for free. Also are you now going to reimburse SWA now that you found out it wasn't SWA but some lady from mesa that took your goods?

I guess it wasn't clear, but the Phoenix police phone call was before the trial, the issue was mentioned in the trial, and the judge still found the way he did. Also, I wasn't jumpseating, I was riding on a ZED. Legally, that's a published fare (since it's based off of a discount and mileage-based).

I wonder if this thought ever crossed your mind...If I sue Southwest Airlines for a lost bag, will they ever offer me an interview?

I wonder if this thought ever crossed your mind.... Maybe Southwest isn't a carrier I'm even remotely interested in working for. El Paso overnights aren't my thing, personally. There's nothing wrong with the airline itself, or the people who work there, and this isn't some personal grudge I'm airing out on here. I just have no desire to work for them much like others don't have a desire to work for UPS, Continental, or Netjets. Despite my experience, it's still a good company.

Besides, you think SWA is going to keep a list somewhere with my name?

The point of posting the followup was to inform people that may be in a similar situation in the future that you shouldn't just roll over (like pilots traditionally do to management), but rather look after yourself because nobody else will look after you. I can tell you when I originally posted it, I got dozens of PMs saying "DONT SUE WE'LL LOSE OUR TRAVEL BENEFITS WITH SWA". Remarkably, they're still there. People are too afraid to stick up for themselves, even when they have the legal right to. It's a shame because it's crossing into the profession rather quickly.

 

[Mike man]

I say good for you...SWA had a chance to be nice they could have offered $200 to replace your luggage, and you would have been happy (hopefully) but they didn't and now they are giving you 500.

 

[vixin]

I guess it wasn't clear, but the Phoenix police phone call was before the trial, the issue was mentioned in the trial, and the judge still found the way he did. Also, I wasn't jumpseating, I was riding on a ZED. Legally, that's a published fare (since it's based off of a discount and mileage-based).

Maybe you should have dropped your suit after learning SWA had nothing to do with your lost bag. Its called integrity. Better yet why keep the money knowing they did nothing wrong. Donate it to the SPCA or something. Also shows how sad our judicial system is in this country. That judge shouldnt be judging a high school talent show, let alone sitting on a bench.

 

[I_Love_Lamp]

Maybe you should have dropped your suit after learning SWA had nothing to do with your lost bag. Its called integrity. Better yet why keep the money knowing they did nothing wrong. Donate it to the SPCA or something. Also shows how sad our judicial system is in this country. That judge shouldnt be judging a high school talent show, let alone sitting on a bench.

Ah Flightinfo, where pilots know more about the law than judges.

Southwest used to have positive bag match in Phoenix.... in the last 5 years. They made a business decision that it was cheaper to pay anyone who had their bag stolen under their watch. This is the cost of doing business as far as they're concerned.

On top of it, the FA labeled the bag "SLC" not "PHX" and had to have the crew step out of the plane in PHX to yank my bag. This led to my bag being sent to a different carousel (unbeknown to me). My other bag, which I had checked at the ticket counter, made it out correctly (I was the first person standing at the carousel for my flight, FWIW.)

Let's say you come over to my house. In an effort to keep my carpet clean, I require you to take your shoes off before entering. I put them in my driveway. When you leave my house, they're gone. Would you say it's not my responsibility to ensure that your shoes safely get back into your possession? Because if you think so, you have a fairly poor understanding of law.

However, because Southwest had to pay me, legally now they're allowed to press charges upon the woman who stole my bag as well. So they may very well get their $500 back.

 

[N1atEcon]

Yeah, that crack whore has lots of hundred dollar bills lying all over the place just waiting to pay out. That is one old lady for being 36. She should start doing those "look what drugs did to my life" commercials

 

[mesaserf]

Yeah, that crack whore has lots of hundred dollar bills lying all over the place just waiting to pay out. That is one old lady for being 36. She should start doing those "look what drugs did to my life" commercials

Hey man... Quit talking that way about my woman! Bitch couldn't make bail so now I got's ta pick up open time.

I must maintain the life style I have become accustomed to.

Sheeeat!

 

[NEDude]

Also, the judge said that an airline cannot waive liability for damage or lost goods, despite what their contract of carriage says.

Most waiver of liability statements are not worth the paper they are written on. But many people think they are which is why they exist. They do discourage a lot of lawsuits. But from what I have seen, most courts do hold individuals, companies and organizations accountable for their actions and negligence. Some courts even go too far - ie. McDonalds coffee case.

 

[Mike man]

Maybe you should have dropped your suit after learning SWA had nothing to do with your lost bag. Its called integrity. Better yet why keep the money knowing they did nothing wrong. Donate it to the SPCA or something. Also shows how sad our judicial system is in this country. That judge shouldnt be judging a high school talent show, let alone sitting on a bench.

SWA did do something wrong...they lost his bag. If a ramp worker took it or a crack whore in PHX took it, the bag was under their charge at the time...they messed up, and they should pay (they had a reasonable time to play nice and offer a couple of dollars or even a new bag) but they didn't and they have to pay. I have a reasonable suspicion that $500 is really nothing to SWA and I would imagine that they have even have some type of insurance for this situation.