[HoustonFlyer]

If you are buying things to last 8 days, what would be your problem in buying a $50 suitcase even if as you say it may fall apart in months? If you want a long lasting suitcase, there is no reason for the airline to pay for it. Also a razor for $200 doesn't sound reasonable. Electric razors are available for $20, and remember you only want it to last 8 days. If you want a good electric razor, pay for it. I saw a Panasonic travel electric razor for $14 on the Walmart website. If you bought a suit, you don't need a separate dress pants, and the pants that comes with a suit is a dress pants, or did the suit come with jeans?

If I was the CSR dealing with your claim, assuming the airline is liable at all, I would approve $150 for your claim. I would surely like to know what you get eventually. You have to remember that you are going to be enjoying the use of these items for a long time, and the expense is not to be laid at the airline's door.