BaggageMishap

7d ago

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Trying to gamble on a free checked bag from Lufthansa

Last time I flew ORD → FRA → CDG with Lufthansa, they sent an email the night before offering free checked bags because the flight was full. I normally travel carry-on only, but I accepted and it was actually pretty nice boarding last with no overhead bin stress. Now I’m flying...

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20d ago

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Left wallet and keys on AA flight… what are my odds?

Left my fanny pack with my wallet and keys under the seat in front of me on a TPA to DFW flight today. Didn’t realize until my Uber pulled up at home and it wasn’t in my bigger bag like usual. Already filed a claim, emailed airport lost and found, basically did everything short...

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1month ago

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Removed from my seat, told to pay $89 to get back on, bag damaged… what is going on Southwest?

I used to love Southwest. Had ALP at one point. Today was rough. Booked weeks ago through work. Assigned seat row 17, boarding group 4. This morning I get an app alert saying my seat is gone and I’m now standby. But hey, I can “secure” a seat for $89. At my layover they say the...

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1month ago

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Accidentally took the wrong suitcase on a FlixBus to Toronto, trying to find the owner

Long shot, but hoping this reaches the right person. On Dec 12, 2025, I arrived at Toronto Pearson on the evening FlixBus coming from London and Waterloo/Kitchener. I accidentally grabbed the wrong suitcase. I didn’t realize until later, checked it onward to my final...

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1month ago

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What counts as “reasonable expenses” for missing bags with SAS?

Currently missing my checked bag in Copenhagen and trying to figure out what SAS actually considers “reasonable expenses.” It’s been a few days now and I basically only have the clothes I wore to the airport. I need to buy some winter gear, but I’m hesitant to spend a lot when...

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2month ago

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Bag missing in Copenhagen for a week after SAS rebooking

We were flying to Heathrow via Copenhagen on Jan 6 with only a 1-hour connection. First leg was delayed, so we missed the connection and SAS rebooked us onto the next flight about three hours later. When we arrived at Heathrow, one bag showed up and the other didn’t. It’s now...

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2month ago

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Does Air France actually weigh carry ons? And where?

First time flying international and first time with Air France, so trying to avoid surprises. I keep hearing that AF weighs carry on bags. Mine is definitely overweight. Do they usually check this at check in, or is it more of a gate thing? I’m debating whether to just pay for...

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2month ago

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United destroyed a guitar again and says not their problem

Saw this and had flashbacks to the old United breaks guitars saga. Someone had a travel guitar completely shredded and United is saying they’ll cover the custom bag it was in, but not the guitar itself. Claiming it’s “policy” but apparently can’t even point to where that policy...

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2month ago

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Ryanair lost my bag for 3 days and only wants to pay €90

Flew Ryanair back in September on the day of that big cyber attack and my checked bag was missing for three days. At the airport they told me to buy essentials and submit receipts, which I did. Now, three months later, they finally replied saying they’ll only reimburse €90 as a...

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2month ago

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Stuck in a loop with SAS over a PIR number for damaged luggage

Flew with SAS and my suitcase came out damaged and basically unusable. I took photos at the airport but didn’t realize I had to file a PIR there before leaving. Once I got home, I submitted the damaged baggage report online. Now SAS replied saying they can only handle the claim...

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2month ago

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Bag came open and items went missing on Air India flight

Flew London to Bombay and my checked bag showed up in a torn trash bag with holes. Had to rush for a connection so I just wrapped it up to deal with later. Air India’s offering to replace the bag but won’t refund the extra baggage fee I paid it was 30kg in a 32kg-rated bag, not...

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3month ago

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British Airways forced me to check my laptop and shocker, it came back wrecked

Flew ATH→LHR→BOS and the BA agent at check-in told everyone with roller bags that nothing could go in the cabin because the flight was “full.” No gate-check option you had to fully check your bag. I asked what I’m supposed to do with my laptop since I had no other bag. She said...

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5month ago

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Lesson learned on my IAD–HND flight

My IAD–HND flight Saturday was delayed over an hour for baggage issues. Turns out they diverted some bags for weight balance mine ended up in San Francisco. Of course, no clothes in my carry-on. United says it’ll be delivered by Tuesday and they’ll reimburse up to $1800, which...

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