Can I insure the suitcase for a higher value?
'Superiore' — 'su-pe-RYO-re'. Four syllables; stress on the third.
Ask at check-in when you are travelling with valuables that exceed the airline's standard liability limit and you want enhanced coverage.
'Assicurare la valigia per un valore superiore' means 'to insure the suitcase for a higher value'. Airlines offer 'declared value coverage' for an additional fee — you pay a surcharge and receive higher compensation if the bag is lost.
Quanto costa dichiarare un valore superiore?
How much does it cost to declare a higher value?
Asks the surcharge for enhanced coverage.
Qual è il limite standard di responsabilità?
What is the standard liability limit?
Gets the base level before discussing enhancement.
Ho oggetti di valore. Posso metterli nel bagaglio a mano?
I have valuables. Can I put them in my hand luggage?
Often the simplest solution — valuables should always go in carry-on.
Airlines strongly advise against placing valuables (electronics, jewellery, cash) in checked luggage — their standard liability is capped and they typically exclude these from coverage. The safest practice is always to carry valuables in your hand luggage ('bagaglio a mano').