What can I do about a laptop stolen out of luggage in transit?
My uncle was coming to visit me in Ecuador and bringing a laptop for me. It was in his checked bags, but somewhere between Panama City, Panama, and Quito, Ecuador, it was stolen out of his luggage. The bag was not stolen, only the laptop. Obviously he should have had a lock on it, but he didn't. Is there any recourse for this? The airline's policy is that a written report needed to be filed within 7 days (which we didn't do), and his credit card travel insurance excludes computers, software and cell phones. Even if it didn’t, the language skirts the issue of theft from baggage.
Is there really no recourse for something like this?
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How do I report missing items from luggage?
First thing is to call the police. The TSA is likely going to ask for a police report, so you'll want to do this first. Then call the TSA and your airline. Do this right away\u2014typically you must report stolen items within 24 hours of receiving your bag.Do airlines compensate for stolen luggage?
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.Does luggage get stolen in airports?
According to the Department of Transportation, luggage theft is a common problem. U.S. airlines reported more than three mishandled bags for every thousand in March. More than 1 million bags were stolen in 2018. It resulted in $1.2 billion in missing valuables.What do you do if someone takes your luggage at the airport?
If your bag or valuables from your bag have been stolen, your first step is to contact the police. Then, contact the Transportation Security Administration. It's important to do it in this order because the TSA will request a police report. Next, contact the airline that you flew with.Lost luggage: What happens to your baggage after check-in
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