Compensation for baggage delay (Air Mauritius)
I flew back from Mauritius to London last week and they left behind ALL 4 baggage. We got 2 back after 2 days and the last 2 yesterday. On top of the delay, the content was wet.
Can I claim any compensation? What does the law say?
Best Answer
https://www.caa.co.uk/Passengers/Resolving-Travel-Problems/Lost-delayed-or-damaged-baggage/
"...If your bag is delayed on your return home, airlines may consider that your losses were less as you had clothes and other essentials available to you....."
(edit for this link) And from Air Mauritius:
"....With respect to delay, carrier shall be under no liability except as provided in these conditions of carriage...."
You say that you flew back, so I assume you are home with all necessities (minus some clothing and toiletries), so not real damage (imo).
It's all a question of how much are you willing to spend on this issue in regards to what you would/could gain.
I would contact the airline (and/or airport) and make a claim and wait it out; if you get something good, if not, count yourself luck to have all your belonging back.
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Can you get compensation for delayed baggage?
Under DOT regulations (for domestic travel) and international treaties (for international travel), airlines are required to compensate passengers if their bags are damaged, delayed, or lost.How much can you claim for delayed luggage?
Lost or delayed luggage on a US domestic flight If the airline misplaced your luggage on a domestic flight in the United States, you may claim up to $3,500 according to the Department of Transportation (DOT).How much do airlines reimburse for luggage?
Lost & Misrouted Luggage On flights within the U.S., airlines are responsible for lost-luggage reimbursement up to $2,500 per person; on international flights, airlines owe you a mere $9.07 per pound, with a ceiling of $640. (That rate was set by an international treaty in 1929.)What do I do if my baggage is delayed?
Start with these important steps:Call 4 Action: How to get compensation for lost or delayed luggage
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