What to do if your luggage gets delayed
a. Report to the carrier agency
When you realize that your luggage is delayed then you can immediately report it to the carrier agency such as airline, tour operator agency. If the delays are lengthy and which affects your travel plans then you can ask for the compensation. Even it can allow you to replace essential items which you may need while you wait for your bags to be returned.
b. Get the report in writing
The report relating to Property Irregularity Report (PIR) should be issued from the carrier agency confirming the delay and any compensation offered to you. Once your luggage is delayed, then make sure that you get the written confirmation about the delay from the airline or the carrier agency.
If the delay of the luggage is covered under the travel insurance policy then you will be reimbursed as per the policy stated. The insurance cover for the delay may vary when the luggage gets delayed by days instead of hours.
c. Keep your receipts
You should keep the receipts regarding any essential items that you have purchased due to the delay of the luggage. You can keep the receipts of tooth-brush, tooth-paste, medications and any extra clothes that you buy while waiting for the delayed luggage.
Before you buy the necessary items while waiting for the delayed luggage, make sure that the items that you buy are not too expensive and there is limit for the expenses in the travel insurance policy which you should not be crossed. Read your policy and the instructions carefully before you purchase it and keep all the original receipts before making the claim to cover these expenses.
d. Know more about your travel insurance plan
We suggest you to know more about your plan clearly before you purchase it. There are many plans and every plan is different having different options. Find the most suitable plan for you and read it carefully to understand all options.
Any questions you have in the mind ask it and get the clarification from the insurance agents.
What if your luggage gets stolen or damaged
a. Report to the carrier agency
When you realize that your luggage is either stolen or damaged then you can immediately report it to the carrier agency such as airline, tour operator agency. You have to make the list of items present in your luggage which is lost or damaged.
You have to make sure that the lost or the damages of the luggage are covered under the insurance policy and offers suitable compensation for the lost or damaged luggage.
Also it can offer compensation for the travel plans affected due to the inconvenience occurred. Even it can allow you to replace essential items which you may need while you wait for your luggage to be returned.
b. Get the report in writing
The report relating to Property Irregularity Report (PIR) should be issued from the carrier agency confirming the loss of the luggage or the damage to the luggage. Once the luggage lost or damaged then make sure that you get the written confirmation about the possible loss from the airline or the carrier agency. If the loss or the damage of the luggage is covered under the travel insurance policy then you will be reimbursed as per the policy.
c. Keep your receipts
You should keep the receipts regarding any essential items that you have purchased due to the delay of the luggage. You can keep the receipts of jewelry, goods, medications and any extra clothes that you buy while waiting for the delayed luggage.
Read your policy and the instructions carefully before you purchase the items which can be reimbursed under insurance cover. Keep all the original receipts before making the claim to cover these expenses.
d. Know more about your travel insurance plan
Understand the travel insurance plan clearly before you purchase it. Any questions you have in the mind ask it and get the clarification from the insurance agent.