I haven't looked at the contract of carriage regarding bags recently, but my thought is that it covers checked baggage, not carry-ons. I would think that although your bag was taken at the gate, it would still be a carry-on. Maybe someone could clarify this for me. I would keep everything you have on this and let U.S. Airways know that you intend to file in Small Claims. The worse thing that can happen is that you lose, but U.S. Airways would not win. They would have to send someone to court to defend their case and I doubt they would take the time nor spend the money.
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