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Leeds Airport Lost Luggage ... |
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| It's stated by the British Airports Authority that the airlines are responsible for the security and management of your bags. |
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- As soon as you suspect your luggage has been lost you need to inform the Lost Baggage Desk at the airport.
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| Give a brief description your luggage along with identifying contents. A reference number will be given to you so you can trace the progress of your Leeds Airport lost luggage by either phone or online. |
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| In the event of a claim you may have to provide receipts for the luggage and contents. Then the airline makes a compensation offer, however it's unlikely that it will be the same as the claim you have put in for. |
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| Normally luggage isn't stated as lost until after 21 days. Before 21 days it's considered as just delayed. |
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| Once the 21 days has past you can start your claim. The airlines normally state that they're limited to paying around £800 per person by the Montreal Convention. |
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| Flights Involving Changes |
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Does your flight mean you have to change flights? If so and you check in your bag for the whole journey at the first point of check-in and your luggage is lost then you are able to put a claim against any one of the airlines who carried it.
However, expect them to blame the other airline and even refuse to handle the claim - if they do they are in breach of the Montreal Convention. |
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| LRTs - Limited Release Tags |
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| Sometimes an airline will try and avoid liability for certain types of luggage by fixing a limited release tag - LRT. Items possibly having an LRT tag include prams, sporting equipment and musical instruments. |
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Leeds Delayed Baggage ... |
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The airline should offer you compensation for Leeds delayed baggage cover emergency purchases like toiletries and underwear.
Normally you will be offered either an immediate payment, or be given a set amount per day up to a set number of days. Or, you will have to purchase the goods yourself and you'll then be reimbursed. |
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| Once the 21 days has passed you can start your compensation against the airline. |
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When assessing damaged baggage claims the airline will make an offer based on what they believe the baggage and contents value to be. And normally they then take off an amount for depreciation.
If your damaged baggage claim just involves your cases being damaged you'll be offered a replacement from the airline's store cupboard. |
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Always use good quality luggage when travelling. This is for several reasons. Your contents is less likely to be damaged and what's more your luggage is less likely to be broken into.
However, any valuables that you need to travel with should always be carried in your hand luggage where possible. But do consider that many airlines carry a clause in their terms and conditions stating they don't accept responsibility for valuable items such as cameras, camcorders, mobile phones, documents or jewellery.
Also it's worth noting what goods are considered "items unacceptable as baggage” in the conditions of carriage as otherwise you won't be able to claim for these goods if these get damaged or go missing. |
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Tips On Tracking Your Luggage... |
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| Try these tips that can make tracing your luggage that little bit easier. |
- Make a list of all you've packed - this can be used as an inventory if your bags are lost
- Place a piece of paper in each piece of luggage with your name and address just in case your labels fall off
- You could use a service such as Flymycase that transports your luggage anywhere in the world for a small charge
- Keep your receipts for items you've packed in case you need to make a claim
- Cameras, mobiles and jewellery should be carried in your hand luggage, not your main luggage as you won't be able to claim for these
- Travel Insurance - click here for more unofficial information - will protect you and your baggage
- Using brightly coloured baggage can help prevent other passengers from taking your bags by mistake
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Organisations Offering Help ... |
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| If you are trying to claim against Leeds Airport lost luggage, Leeds delayed baggage, Leeds damaged baggage or Leeds stolen baggage then it could be worth you speaking to the following organisations for help and advice. |
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Helpful Organisations |
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| Provide legal advice on lost luggage and insurance claims. |
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| Provide legal advice on insurance claims related to lost luggage. |
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| Service to trace lost baggage worldwide. |
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| Service which will fly your bags to your destination for a small fee. |
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| Air Transport Users Council |
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