Posted on 07/07/2009 8:51:59 PM PDT by Daffynition
United Airlines Song Background (short version)
In the spring of 2008, Sons of Maxwell were traveling to Nebraska for a one-week tour and my Taylor guitar was witnessed being thrown by United Airlines baggage handlers in Chicago. I discovered later that the $3500 guitar was severely damaged. They didn’t deny the experience occurred but for nine months the various people I communicated with put the responsibility for dealing with the damage on everyone other than themselves and finally said they would do nothing to compensate me for my loss. So I promised the last person to finally say “no” to compensation (Ms. Irlweg) that I would write and produce three songs about my experience with United Airlines and make videos for each to be viewed online by anyone in the world. United: Song 1 is the first of those songs. United: Song 2 has been written and video production is underway. United: Song 3 is coming. I promise.
United Airlines Song Background (Detailed Version)
Just file a small-claims suit my friend. You shouldn’t have any trouble getting a judgment.
This follows another bad story I heard today about United Airlines at Detroit Metro. An old man was flying for the first time and had to deal with those computerized kiosks for boarding passes, etc. The agent offered no help and told him that if he had that much trouble following the computer prompts that “perhaps he should reconsider flying at all.” The story goes on with other nasty bits, but you get the idea. No way will I ever fly United.
"Thank you, Republic Air Lines
For breaking the neck of my guitar...
My guitar case was so strong that nothing could go through it
Way to go, Republic, only you could do it."...
Maybe she was in charge of props for the movie “Animal House”!
I paid too much for my Taylor to put it in the hands of baggage handlers.
Who trusts very expensive things to airport baggage? I’m surprised it wasn’t stolen instead.
American Express has no hassle baggage insurance. You can get things replaced the same day.
Live animals hardly fare better. I’ve seen them leave crated animals on the tarmac in 90+ heat, and toss luggage from the belly of an aircraft to the ground 10 feet below. They don’t give a damn - American carriers are flying cattle cars, nothing more.
Here’s a guitar that breaks down to fit into a compact “gig bag”, so you can take it anywhere.
"They're throwing guitars outside"
Sons of Maxwell seek compensation from United Airlines for smashed up guitar
By JEFFREY SIMPSON Staff Reporter
"...So, inspired by the crusading filmmaker Michael Moore, Mr. Carroll told her that he intended to write a series of three songs about United Airlines, make videos and put them on YouTube.com to share his story with people around the world..."
Chronicle Herald: They're throwing guitars outside
I’m flying to Spokane next Sunday. I’m sending my compound bow and my air rifle FedEx, because I’ve watched as the animals threw my weapons cases into the cargo hold like they were trying to put it through the other side of the plane.
I’ve already replaced both cases due to the rough handling by the TSA idiots. And they not only don’t care, they think it’s funny that they have total control of your belongings and absolutely no responsibility for taking care of it.
Bunch of frigging idiots!
OMG! This is horrible. I think I would have had to go redneck on whoever busted up one of my guitars. Just because I torture them with my playing doesn’t mean someone else can be mean to them.
parsy, who is hugging his Applause.
But I seriously doubt it has the same acoustic quality as a $3500 Taylor!
There is nothing pleasant about flying these days. I don’t think United holds a monopoly on poor service.
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