Whats the best way to deal with lost or mishandled luggage?
Examine your luggage carefully for damage as soon as it comes off the baggage carousel. If your bags are damaged or missing, report the problem to the airline before you leave the airport. If the luggage is missing, the airline will start a computerized trace and will be able to tell you whether your bags are truly lost or just delayed or misrouted to another destination. Once the airline finds your bags, they will eventually be brought to you at your new location. If you’re away from home, the airline may compensate you for minor out-of-pocket expenses, like toiletries or clothing. It is essential to keep in contact with the airline while they search for your bags. Keep a copy of all the forms you fill out, and be sure to write down the phone number of the lost-luggage office at the airport. In most cases the airlines are quick to contact you once your bags are located, and in most instances they’ll deliver the found luggage to you. You may not know that your luggage is truly lost for
