We flew from Hartford to MCO. We had 5 bags, and one of them came off of the conveyor with the side seam ripped open. It was at least 18 inches long, but by some miracle, nothing fell out.
I trudge over to the luggage center, expecting to be given a piece of duct tape. I wait my turn, and much to my absolute amazement, the Delta agent comes out with a brand new suitcase that's virtually identical to the one that was damaged! (To tell the truth, it's a newer version and actually nicer.)
I asked if there was a private area where I could transfer the contents. No problem, they brought me around the back to a table that was out of view.
I was asked how old my suitcase was and about how much we paid for it. That was all that was needed and I was on my way.
What could have been a really bad start to our trip turned out to be a great experience.

I trudge over to the luggage center, expecting to be given a piece of duct tape. I wait my turn, and much to my absolute amazement, the Delta agent comes out with a brand new suitcase that's virtually identical to the one that was damaged! (To tell the truth, it's a newer version and actually nicer.)
I asked if there was a private area where I could transfer the contents. No problem, they brought me around the back to a table that was out of view.
I was asked how old my suitcase was and about how much we paid for it. That was all that was needed and I was on my way.
What could have been a really bad start to our trip turned out to be a great experience.


