Asked for a response, American Airlines said it denied her claim but did not want to comment further. Travelers also should know there are different rules for international passengers. If fliers aren't satisfied with the compensation they receive from an airline, there are options. One that consumer travel lawyer Alexander Anolik recommends is suing the airline in your local small claims court. Travelers should also check whether their homeowner's insurance policy covers lost or damaged luggage and its contents.
Travelers also can consider buying travel insurance.
But check the fine print on any policy. Travel insurance also may exclude items such as cameras, computers and jewelry. A Hotel Have a look around an Embassy Suites hotel.