Guidelines

What happens if luggage is lost?

What happens if luggage is lost?

If the airline loses your bags, make sure you get a written claim for damages. This may require a different form than the original “missing luggage” form. This can be done at the airport or online. In the United States, if you paid a checked baggage fee for your lost bag, the airline must refund your fee.

Where do I find my baggage file reference number?

The file reference number is an 8 or 10-digit code located on your baggage information. After you type in the number, press “Go” or “Enter.” Check the folder given to you by the airline attendant that checked your baggage for your file reference number.

How do I contact Delta by phone?

069 29993771
Delta Air Lines/Customer service

How can I track my lost luggage?

You can check your delayed baggage status online using the World Tracer application in combination with your case reference number, specified in your Property Irregularity Report (PIR) – e.g. PRGQS12345, received at the Baggage Claim desk at the airport when you reported your baggage to be missing.

How often is luggage lost?

On average airlines in the United States lost around two bags out of every thousand. A bag has to be misplaced for more than 21 days for an airline to consider it “lost”.

Does Delta lost and found work?

If you lost an unchecked item onboard a Delta flight, in the Delta gate area or at a Delta Sky Club ®, we will make every effort to return it to you as quickly as possible. Please report your lost unchecked item using the lost item form.

How do I get a live person at Delta?

If you need to talk to a live person in Delta Airline, you need to dial 1 (802)-801-1212 (OTA No) or 1 (800) 221-1212. Select 5 in the first menu, 1 in the second menu, and 6 in the third menu. After that, you will be connected to a live customer representative of the Delta.

How do I get through to Delta?

Officially, Delta’s customer support line can be reached at 1 (800) 221-1212. Or 1 (800) 323-2323. Unofficially, there’s another number that’s worth dialing: 1 (800) 835-9154.

How do I track a lost bag on Delta?

If you have discovered there are items missing from your bag, please report the missing property to a Delta representative immediately at 800-325-8224, or 404-209-3043 if the toll-free number is not available in your area.

Do airlines usually find lost luggage?

Most “lost” bags are only delayed, as airlines have increasingly sophisticated systems of tracking them down, and can usually do so within a few hours. Chances are, your bags simply got on the wrong flight. Even if airline personnel has located your luggage and say it’s on the next flight, ask them to file a report.

How to declare lost baggage on Delta flights?

Find Delta’s appropriate forms and ways to declare lost baggage. Learn More Liability for lost, delayed, or damaged baggage is limited unless you have purchased a higher valuation for your checked baggage.

Where do I Find my Delta baggage File Reference Number?

Note: Your file reference number is an 8-10 digit alphanumeric code, which you’ll find on the front of the information folder given to you by a Delta agent with whom you reported your baggage delay or damage. Alert: Due to recent inclement weather across the country, our claim processing time may be longer than usual.

What to do if your delta bag is damaged?

If you feel they damaged your bag during a random inspection, you can contact them at 866-289-9673. After you have completed a damaged baggage report and your case has been resolved, we will send luggage in need of repair to Delta partner Rynn’s Luggage for repairs.

How to file a claim for lost baggage?

If you need to file a claim for Delayed, Damaged or Lost baggage or missing items: 1 Get a File Reference Number from the Baggage Service Center. 2 Complete the online claim form, giving us details on your itinerary and property. More