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Airline Lost Your Luggage? They Could Owe More Than You Think
Some airlines have told consumers that they’re not entitled to compensation for lost luggage, or if they are, it’s a pittance–such as $25, as one airline claimed. But the federal government says that you’re really entitled to as much as $3,300, something that some airlines seem to be keeping quiet about. Consumer Ally partner John…
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Help! I Lost my Passport at the airport!
“I lost my passport!” is a real heart stopper, however we are here to help find your passport as fast as possible, so you can catch that flight like this traveler: “My flight was leaving in 2 hours The man who found it at airport cafe was able to reconnect with me thanks to the…
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Airlines losing 3000 bags – every hour of every day
In 2009, the worlds airlines lost a whopping 25 million pieces of passenger luggage. That comes down to just under 3000 bags every hour of every day, all year long. These shocking statistics were published by SITA – one of the operators of airline and airport computer systems, using data from the World Traver luggage…
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Five ways to keep your luggage safe through the airport
One of the biggest concerns expressed by first time flyers is in regards to luggage safety. Where does my luggage go after I check it at the counter? Who will handle it? Who will look through it? Will it even be on my flight? All of these are valid questions, and with the wealth of baggage-handling nightmare stories out on…
