{"id":247858,"date":"2023-12-24T05:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/baggage-loss-rights-compensations\/"},"modified":"2024-11-05T12:25:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T17:25:32","slug":"baggage-loss-rights-compensations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/guide\/tutorials\/baggage-loss-rights-compensations\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost or delayed baggage: your rights and compensations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In an ideal situation, it’s best to travel with carry-on baggage<\/a> only. However if this is not possible, it is important to know your rights when faced with a lost baggage<\/strong>, damaged or a delayed one.<\/p>\n

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Of course, if you travel with only a carry-on luggage<\/a>, you will (almost) never run into a lost bag<\/strong>. Indeed, it is rare that a carry-on bag goes astray when you have to “volunteer” to check it at the gate. Usually, in this context, the carry-on luggage goes down the stairs of the boarding gate and is immediately put in the aircraft hold.<\/p>\n

Then, for those situations where you need to travel and check in a piece of luggage, here are some tips to maximize your chances of finding it.<\/p>\n

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When traveling in a group, you should try to reduce the number of checked bags; are you able to combine all your belongings into one luggage and maximize the number of carry-on bags<\/a>?<\/p>\n

It is true that it is less cumbersome to check in our luggage and it is very tempting since we can do it for free<\/a> ,or almost, with the many advantages and credits available on credit cards.<\/p>\n

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In fact, a card like the National Bank World Elite Mastercard®<\/sup><\/a> offers an annual travel credit<\/a> to cover the cost of checked baggage.<\/p>\n

However, since this credit<\/a> can also be used for upgrades, seat selections or airport lounges<\/a>, it may be more economical to always have the least amount of checked baggage.<\/p>\n

The smaller the number of checked bags, the less chances of having a lost bag<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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To avoid having a lost bag<\/strong> or delayed bag, be sure to remove baggage tags from previous flights<\/strong>. A scanning error can happen very quickly.<\/p>\n

Next, keep an eye on the sticker affixed to your luggage:<\/p>\n