Airlines "lost" my suitcase with my XDS inside

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Originally Posted by kidicarus13

What airline?

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Yeah interested too..

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Originally Posted by MilehighGS

Was not a direct flight. I did file a report with LE here in FL. I have called the airline here and left multiple messages with them to get answers........they don't even call back. After I filed a report, the detective did happen to mention that this airline has had "a lot" of problems with their baggage getting lost. I should hear something tomorrow. I appreciate the responses and will update.

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Still haven't contacted the ATF yet, have you? What are you waiting for?

http://www.atf.gov/content/Contact-U...field-division

• 11410 NW 20 Street, Suite 201
  Miami, Florida
  33172 USA

Voice: (305) 597-4800
Fax: (305) 597-4801

Still got your receipts for your camera and any clothes, and your XDS? If so, find them and make copies.

This is very interesting to see how an airline is reacting to a lost or stolen firearm in an airport. Seems they do not have a sense of urgency to get it taken care of. Wonder if the ATF or the police will react with more promptness. The bag is somewhere.

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Originally Posted by colorider

This is very interesting to see how an airline is reacting to a lost or stolen firearm in an airport. Seems they do not have a sense of urgency to get it taken care of. Wonder if the ATF or the police will react with more promptness. The bag is somewhere.

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I believe it is the full faith of the government and the TSA. They keep us safe.

After countless calls, I finally got hooked up with a TSA supervisor who helped me. Turns out, the airline put someone else's tag on my suitcase.
This Supervisor replayed the video ( with me on the phone giving details) of when I walked with my bag for TSA inspection, and he compared the log where he discovered the incorrect tag. As soon as I got the name and tag number that was recorded, I called Southwest. They were shocked how I found my own bag. Honestly, Southwest dropped the ball and drug their feet on this one. At least everything in the suitcase was there, including my wife's new camera, and of course my XDS. Lesson learned, don't assume or expect the suitcase tags are always yours.

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Originally Posted by MilehighGS

After countless calls, I finally got hooked up with a TSA supervisor who helped me. Turns out, the airline put someone else's tag on my suitcase.
This Supervisor replayed the video ( with me on the phone giving details) of when I walked with my bag for TSA inspection, and he compared the log where he discovered the incorrect tag. As soon as I got the name and tag number that was recorded, I called Southwest. They were shocked how I found my own bag. Honestly, Southwest dropped the ball and drug their feet on this one. At least everything in the suitcase was there, including my wife's new camera, and of course my XDS. Lesson learned, don't assume or expect the suitcase tags are always yours.

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Make sure you verify the tag on your checked items is yours and matches your destination before the airline employee puts it on the belt - or takes it and walks you and it to TSA. Make sure you possess the matching claim check tag.

Very glad you found it.

Don't complain via Twitter they lost your bag, Southwest will kick you off their plane[gohome]. Glad it was found and you got your stuff back. Sounds like an honest mistake. V

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Originally Posted by MilehighGS

After countless calls, I finally got hooked up with a TSA supervisor who helped me. Turns out, the airline put someone else's tag on my suitcase.
This Supervisor replayed the video ( with me on the phone giving details) of when I walked with my bag for TSA inspection, and he compared the log where he discovered the incorrect tag. As soon as I got the name and tag number that was recorded, I called Southwest. They were shocked how I found my own bag. Honestly, Southwest dropped the ball and drug their feet on this one. At least everything in the suitcase was there, including my wife's new camera, and of course my XDS. Lesson learned, don't assume or expect the suitcase tags are always yours.

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Glad you got your stuff back.

The airline managed to lose a pelican case of ours on Sunday. Luckily there wasn't anything important in it, just a laser designator, PRC-148 radios, batteries, etc.

I love a happy ending.

Sent from my electronic leash.