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How to Get Your Lost Luggage and Unclaimed Baggage Back

The Woes Of Airport Lost And Found

Millions of bags are lost or mishandled every year. Because of the headache it causes, many frequent flyers try to fit all of their belongings into their carry-ons whenever possible. Even the most well-known and trusted airport, such as DFW and JFK, lose hundreds of bags a year.

Bags are lost for a variety of reasons. Among the most common causes are bag-tag mix-up and mistake identity. Over half of misplaced bags happen to passengers with connecting flight, especially in cases where there are short layovers. Passengers are encouraged to be part of the solution by making sure proper contact information is on their luggage. Some even suggest tying a brightly colored bow or ribbon to luggage to make it stand out. This can make finding it at the baggage claim much easier and reduces the chance someone else will take the wrong bag accidentally.

In addition to lost checked-baggage, there are many individuals items people loose at the airport. Some items are lost throughout the airport others are left behind on plane seats. When returned to terminal employees, they are stored in airport lost and found areas, often right with unclaimed and lost bags.

In the case of missing items, it is best to take immediate action. Find an employee and report your problem, providing as much detail as possible on the missing items. Additionally, here at AirportLostAndFound.com, we can help you locate your missing articles. On our site you can file a lost property claim or search our listing of found items. Individuals can also post items they have found. We work with a large number of airports to get your items back to you in a timely manner. Most large American airports are included in our database including Atlanta, Newark, Denver, San Francisco, Miami, Minneapolis, Ronald Reagan National Washington, Detroit and Chicago.

Check out our infographic for some helpful information on lost baggage and then feel free to explore the rest of our website.

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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 claim I filed. .” — Erin Dubovan

Why is our AirportLostandFound.com the best way to find a lost passport at the airport?

Because our database is universal to every country, city, airport and language.

When your passport or any other lost property is found, the finder can quickly find your contact information online. This allows instant communication between the finder of the lost property and the owner.

This is considerably more effective than the “Airport Lost and Found Office” since the database can be accessed by anyone at anytime, anywhere in the world. We have the largest and most up-to-date database of airport and airline lost and found property.

Visit our Testimonials to see the 100’s of items that are found as a result of AirportLostandFound.com Or read our FAQ’s if you have questions.

Even if you are just trying to find lost luggage, iphones, wallets, or any other personal valuables, begin the Airport Lost and Found claim process now for your greatest chance at success.