What do you do with your old suitcases?

[Hvr]

Just remember to dispose of your old luggage with respect. It might have case for you causing it to have emotional baggage.

 

[AuSammy]

Over the last couple of decades, twice I have been overseas when I experienced a problem with my suitcase and decided to replace. In each case housekeeping staff were very happy to grab the old one and take it home. I have no idea what they intend to use them for. Maybe repair and sell. Maybe repair and use.

 

[markis10]

Plenty of luggage repair places around, and well worth the effort to track them down, many operating little stores or from home.

 

[VPS]

There is an excellent luggage repair place in Adelaide

 

[oz_mark]

I have never really thought about it, but then over the years, I think I have only had a couple that have reached what I would call end of life. I think it's pretty minor compared to other the other rubbish I dispose of.

 

[kevrosmith]

An Airbnb I stayed in Tokyo was very specific in their departure instructions asking not to leave suitcases. I guess they may have been left with someone’s discarded case once and were left responsible with disposal. Vaguely knowing Japan’s rigorous rubbish regime, I wondered if it perhaps cost them considerable to dispose of it.

 

[NM]

I recall once turning up to CBR with two checked bags, when I really only needed and wanted to check in one of them. Long story which I won't go into here. The short version is: I ended up checking in only one of the bags, and the VA check-in staff mentioned that they would gladly take my second (empty) suitcase if I didn't want it. Apparently they like to keep a few used suitcases around for various purposes, including as replacements for passengers with lost bags. Saved me trying to fit it in the airport rubbish bin!

I was a beneficiary of such a process once. AA managed to destroy a small hard-shell "brief case" I had checked-in on a LAX-DFW flight. They acknowledged the destruction was their fault and offered a solution - I was shown to a large room filled with various "used" bags/cases and asked to select any one I would like as a replacement. I was happy with the immediate resolution to my problem.