Complaint: Baggage Problem Delayed bag, wedding on schedule
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Old Jun 16, 2009, 9:20 PM
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Originally Posted by AA_Has_One_Chance View Post
I spent $500, and I have an itemized receipt. My bag was finally delivered three days later. I have emailed a complaint to the airline using the AA.com website (sent June 13, 2009), but I have not received a reply yet.

What are the chances that I will be compensated for any of my expenses? Who should I contact next?
You e-mailed AA on Saturday and it's just Tuesday afternoon. They've only had 1.5 business days. Be patient.

As to your chances for compensation, here's what is on AA.com:

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Consequential Expenses
Consequential expenses authorized in advance of purchase by an American Airlines/American Eagle representative can be reimbursed with dated, itemized, original receipts within 30 days at any of our airport or city ticket office locations.

The key words here are "authorized in advance of purchase." If you received no such authorization I'm afraid you've got a battle ahead of you. Small claims court may be your only option.