What to do when your airline loses your luggage

Although I have received my baggage every time I have traveled, there are instances in which many people have lost their luggage on a flight journey. Here are some basic tips if an airline loses your luggage.

1. Keep your boarding pass

In most airlines the boarding pass serve as an authentication for a luggage claim. Therefore, do not through your tickets until you have retrieved all your bags.

     2. Keep your luggage tags

This may not apply to all airlines. Therefore, do not through away your luggage tag receipts until you have received your bags.

    3.  Contact Staff member if your baggage hasn’t arrived

If your baggage hasn’t arrived contact staff member at the desk located in the destination airport. 

   4. File a lost baggage claim

Airline staff will most likely to help you find our baggage. But, if  the baggage is really misplaced, then file a baggage lost claim. 

5. Have the bags delivered

You have two choices once the airline locates your bag. You can pick them up at the airport or have them delivered to your local address. It’s better to pick them from the airport. 

Most of the time airlines are committed to tracing your baggage. The reputation of the airline will depend on how well they serve their customers. Therefore, in case the bags are lost, the airline will try to initiate a cash back refund. 

If you are a business traveler, it is advised to keep your valuables in your carry on luggage. For example, you can keep your work attire on your carry on so that you can immediately attend the conference or business meeting at the appropriate time.

The lost baggage is most likely a case of a delayed bag. Sometimes it may take 24-48 hours and sometimes it may take even longer. Therefore, don’t lose hope your baggage will come or you will receive a refund.

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