How Does United Airlines Handle Lost or Delayed Baggage? 

Customers traveling with United Airlines and whose baggage is lost, damaged, or delayed due to the airline's fault will be provided the option of applying for a claim. However, customers whose baggage is damaged due to incorrect packaging issues will not be eligible to make the claim. To make the claim, they will need to provide the flight confirmation number to the executive. After applying for the reimbursement, the airlines provide the cost of clothes, food, toiletries, etc, till the baggage is delayed to the customer. If the bag is not found within five days of submitting the claim, the airline will provide you with the complete cost of the bag.

What Should You Do if Your Baggage Is Delayed by United Airlines?

Sometimes, while traveling with United Airlines, customers face issues of delaying baggage, which causes inconvenience during the trip. So, in such a situation, the customer can apply for the claim and compensation by using the claim and compensation form. This form is available on the United Airlines website for 24 hours, so you can apply for compensation anytime. You can also reach the United Airlines airport counter to make the baggage claim, but if you leave the airport, then you will need to use the online option. As early as you make the claim, if you do not have information about the process to make a claim of delaying the baggage, then you must go through the steps below. 

• Search for the official website of United Airlines 
• Then tap over the baggage claim section and choose Request reimbursement.
• Following that, a form will appear in which you will need to fill out the information about the baggage, flight, etc.
• Next, provide the contact information and submit the form.
• By doing that, you will get an email about successfully applying for a claim. 

How Can You Track Your Lost Baggage with United Airlines?

At the time of making the complaint of lost baggage with United Airlines, you will get a tracking number which you can use to track your lost luggage. You can use the online option, which is available over the official website of United Airlines and their mobile application, or you can communicate with United Airlines customer service to track your luggage. If you do not have information about the process of tracking your luggage, then you have to go through the points below. 

• Open the official website of United Airlines 
• Then choose the baggage claim section and select track baggage
• Doing that, you need to mention your file reference number, which you will get while making the lost baggage complaint, and then mention your last name.
• Next, you can check the status of the baggage. 

How Long Does It Typically Take for United Airlines to Resolve Baggage Issues?

.The time taken to resolve the baggage issue on United Airlines will vary as per the destination still it can take up to 45 days to resolve the baggage issue. If your baggage is delayed for more than 05 days, then you will be eligible to make the claim, and after making the claim, it will take around 30 to 45 days for the airlines to resolve your issue or provide you with the claim amount. 

Through the help of the above information, you will learn about the details to make the baggage claim on United Airlines but still in case if you are looking for more information about traveling with United Airlines or if you get issues making the claim on United Airlines then you can also reach to the customer service team using this number 1 800 335 22 47 and resolve your issues. 

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