Lost and/or Delayed Baggage - Pre-Tracking Checklist: How to Report Your Delayed Luggage First

Lost and/or Delayed Baggage – Pre-Tracking Checklist: How to Report Your Delayed Luggage First

June 24, 2026

Important: Steps to Take Before Requesting BaggageHelp tracking

To ensure the fastest possible recovery of your bags, please follow this checklist in order before utilizing our premium service:

Step 1: Locate Your Airline Find your specific carrier in the directory provided below.
Step 2: Submit the Official Baggage Form Immediatey. Click their designated Baggage Link and fill out the lost or delayed bags form. It is urgent that this is completed within the first 3 days of travel disruption.
Step 3: Monitor for a Response (24–48 Hours) Airlines typically take 24 to 48 hours to reply to initial claims.
Step 4: Understand the Airport Holding Window Act quickly, as unclaimed bags are usually removed from airport property within 5 days for domestic (nationwide) flights or 7 days for international flights. Airline Varies. (Example: Delta 2 days)
Step 5: Contact BaggageHelp for Hands-On Support If the airline officially states they cannot find your bags, reach out to us. Once our standard $80 tracking fee is processed, we will immediately send a live baggage support agent to go directly into the airport and work on your behalf to find your missing bags.

AIRLINE BAGGAGE CLAIM FORM DIRECTORY:

| **Air Canada** | 1-888-247-2262 | [Website](https://www.aircanada.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/delayed-damaged-baggage/baggage-declaration.html#/) | |

| **Air India** | 1-888-634-1407 | [Website](https://www.airindia.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/baggage-guidelines/track-baggage.html) | |

| **Alaska Airlines** | 1-800-252-7522 | [Website](https://www.alaskaair.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/baggage/baggage-claim/delayed-damaged-missing) | |

| **British Airways** | 1-800-247-9297 | [Website](https://www.britishairways.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/baggage-essentials/lost-and-damaged-baggage) | |

| **Cathay Pacific** | 1-800-233-2742 | [Website](https://www.cathaypacific.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/baggage/lost-and-damaged-baggage.html) | |

| **Contour Airlines** | 1-888-332-6686 | [Website](https://www.contourairlines.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.contourairlines.com/travel-information/at-the-airport/baggage) | |

| **Denver Air Connection** | 1-866-373-8513 | [Website](https://denverairconnection.com) | [Baggage Link](https://denverairconnection.com/check-in-baggage-policies/baggage/) | |

| **Emirates** | 1-800-777-3999 | [Website](https://www.emirates.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.emirates.com/us/english/before-you-fly/baggage/delayed-damaged-baggage/) | |

| **Ethiopian Airlines** | 1-800-445-2733 | [Website](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/us/information/baggage-information) | |

| **EVA Air** | 1-847-261-9900 | [Website](https://www.evaair.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.evaair.com/en-us/fly-prepare/baggage/delayed-missing-damaged-baggage-and-restrictions/) | |

| **Finnair** | 1-877-757-7143 | [Website](https://www.finnair.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.finnair.com/us-en/baggage-on-finnair-flights/lost--delayed-or-damaged-baggage) | |

| **Iberia Airlines** | 1-800-772-4642 | [Website](https://www.iberia.com) | [Baggage Link](https://inci.iberia.com/QSP/client/my-bags-info?gl=1\*8ux3q2\*ga\*MTg5NDg2OTc4LjE3ODExMjQ1MDA.\*ga24H6HK5GQ7\*czE3ODExMjQ1MDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODExMjQ1NDIkajIyJGwwJGgw\*gclau\*MTQ5MTUzMjUxOC4xNzgxMTI0NTA1) | |

| **Korean Air** | 1-800-438-5000 | [Website](https://www.koreanair.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.koreanair.com/contents/plan-your-travel/baggage/delayed-damaged-lost/delayed-baggage) | |

| **Lufthansa** | 1-800-645-3880 | [Website](https://www.lufthansa.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/prepare-for-your-trip/baggage/baggage-irregularities/faq-baggage-delay?ref=ContactCenterWeb) | |

| **Southwest Airlines** | 1-800-435-9792 | [Website](https://www.southwest.com) | [Baggage Link](https://support.southwest.com/helpcenter/s/article/lost-damaged-delayed-baggage?CLK=SITESEARCH) | |

| **SWISS** | 1-833-626-0737 | [Website](https://www.swiss.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.swiss.com/us/en/customer-support/faq/baggage-irregularities-faq?ref=ContactCenterWeb) | |

| **Turkish Airlines** | 1-800-874-8875 | [Website](https://www.turkishairlines.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/lost-and-delayed-baggage-questions/) | |

| **Volaris Airlines** | 1-855-865-2747 | [Website](https://www.volaris.com) | [Baggage Link](https://cms.volaris.com/en/travel-info/baggage-policy/possible-baggage-problems/) | |

| **WestJet Airlines** | 1-888-937-8538 | [Website](https://www.westjet.com) | [Baggage Link](https://www.westjet.com/en-us/baggage#delayed-damaged-baggage) ||

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