What To Do If You Lose Your Luggage During Travel

If you are a regular traveler, you understand how frustrating it is when your baggage does not arrive at your destination. This is more likely to occur while you are transferring between two flights. If you ever misplace your valuable bag while traveling, keep the following things in mind.

1. Contact Airlines: The first step is to call the airline. Do not leave the airport until you have spoken with a representative from the airline. The quickest option is to speak with a baggage claim or check-in desk agent. If you are unable to locate an airline agent, contact the airline. Fill out any airline forms needed to file your claim while you’re at the airport. 

2. Request Delivery To Your house or Hotel: Make sure to include your contact information so that the airline can keep you updated. When your luggage arrives, most airlines will hand-deliver it to your house or hotel.

3. Request Charges For Checked Baggage: Some airlines will repay your checked baggage costs if your luggage is delayed for at least 12 hours after you submit your claim. That is why time is critical. If you notify the airline right away, the time starts ticking for you to get any payment. 

4. Submit Claim To The Airline After 24 Hours: Most airlines will compensate you if your baggage is missing for longer than 24 hours. Submit the airline’s baggage claim form. This form will quest the worth of your lost items as well as any incidental charges. 

5. Receipts for Incidental Costs Should be Kept: Most airlines will refund you up to $50 per day for up to five days for reasonable incidental expenditures incurred because of your lost or delayed luggage. Clothing, toiletries, and a cell phone cable are examples of such costs. If at all feasible, obtain a brief explanation of what the airline deems “reasonable purchases.” 

6. Examine Baggage For Damage: If the airline discovers your suitcase, assess it extensively for damage right away. The airline will very certainly offer to repair or replace your luggage. You may, however, be required to notify them within 24 hours after receiving your luggage. For the repair procedure, you will need to fill out another form. The original proof of purchase receipt for the damaged bag and contents may also be required by the airline.