[mars6423]

yes your stuff shouldn't have been stolen but the blaim isnt 100% with the airline........here is why i say that, very small percent your dad's fault due to not having a carryon the fits the size dimensions, but my guessing is the baggage handlers at JFK or even delhi (who most likely aren't airline employees)

If they are not employees of the airline (such as government or contract workers) then emirates or whatever airline didn't steal from you a 3rd party did (still it should be emirates responsibility for your belongings once it has been passed on to them)

my point is when you say its prob best to avoid them, it can safely be said with other airlines too, but since emirates is a "luxury" airline where the perceptions can be that people have $ and will have some valuables that can be sold or used

airlines do need to be held responsible for this though