After a 4 hour delay in the terminal,

weelass24

and a 6+ hour flight, and a 45 minute wait at the gate for the strollers that ended up at baggage claim, we had to file a damage claim with Delta airlines. Why ?

Because Delta Airlines destroyed my bumbleride stroller.  Killed it dead.  Frame damage so bad that one of the front sets of wheels wasn't touching the floor and the only way to make it move was by holding it up and only using the back wheels.

They said they will cut us a check for a new one, but that sure as shitt didn't help us while we were trying to get out of the airport with a bazillion bags.

 

jCamsquared

OMG wee!!! I know how much you love that stroller. I am so sorry.

PubStar09

Oh man, that is terrible.  Will they be able to cut you a check quickly, at least? or will it be a 6-8 weeks kind of thing?

What a PITA.

Excitedtostart

So how do we post bail in Ireland? 

I can't believe that. I am sooooo sorry. I hope your trip gets better by the minute!! 

akalutts

OMG. I can only imagine how furious and frustrated you were/are!

weelass24

jCamsquared:

OMG wee!!! I know how much you love that stroller. I am so sorry.

I know.  I won't lie, it was the straw that broke the camel's back and I cried.  In the airport.  While yelling at the guy at the desk.  It was a mess.

Lyssapee

I could have a cut them. 

Glad you got there, how were the boys on the plane?

heather_09_15_07

Oh Jeebus. I would be LIVID. I'm sorry.

jCamsquared

weelass24:

jCamsquared:

OMG wee!!! I know how much you love that stroller. I am so sorry.

I know.  I won't lie, it was the straw that broke the camel's back and I cried.  In the airport.  While yelling at the guy at the desk.  It was a mess.

I would have absolutely done the same.

kittybits21

weelass24:

jCamsquared:

OMG wee!!! I know how much you love that stroller. I am so sorry.

I know.  I won't lie, it was the straw that broke the camel's back and I cried.  In the airport.  While yelling at the guy at the desk.  It was a mess.

((hugs)) that sounds like an awful time. how do you destroy a stroller frame? gah. ((more hugs))

weelass24

Lyssapee:

I could have a cut them. 

Glad you got there, how were the boys on the plane?

Angels.  O slept for most of it and  J slept the whole time.  We got a larger airplane, so J had a seat to himself and I was able to stretch out  across 2 seats.  

armandos_girl

That blows!  Is there a way you can order or buy a new Bumbleride in Ireland or do you have to wait until you get back stateside?

ETA:  I just re-read your OP.  You gate checked the stroller and they fvcked it up that badly?!  Holy shiit!  I'd have been freaking livid.

SoCaliAli

My blood would be boiling.  Sorry you guys have had a rough start.  Try and enjoy yourselves now.

weelass24

armandos_girl:

That blows!  Is there a way you can order or buy a new Bumbleride in Ireland or do you have to wait until you get back stateside?

ETA:  I just re-read your OP.  You gate checked the stroller and they fvcked it up that badly?!  Holy shiit!  I'd have been freaking livid.

I'm not sure what we are going to do.  I know I can get one here, but I'm not sure if we will.  I have to mail something in to Delta to get a check cut.  It's all sort of a blur at the moment.   

Unwritten524

I am sorry:( That sucks! But at least the plane ride went smoothly. Have fun in IRL.

jCamsquared

Unwritten524:

I am sorry:( That sucks! But at least the plane ride went smoothly. Have fun in IRL.

I seriously just thought 'what does 'have fun in in real life' mean?'

::headdesk::

bumpuser794640

Jeebus, that sucks.  I swear the only time I ever hear about Delta it's because they've lost or otherwise jacked up someone's baggage.  Every. Time.