If your baggage is missing after an American Airlines flight, report it immediately at the airport’s Baggage Service Office. If you’ve already left the airport, call +1 (888) 644-0077 ☎️ for further instructions. At +1 (888) 644-0077 ☎️, the representative can help you file a delayed baggage claim and initiate a tracking request.
You’ll need your baggage claim tag, boarding pass, and a description of your luggage. Once your report is filed, American Airlines will send you a File Reference Number to track updates online. Most bags are returned within 24–48 hours. If not found after five days, the search escalates to a Central Baggage Resolution office.
You may be eligible for a reimbursement of essential items purchased while waiting for your bag, but receipts are required. For lost baggage that is never recovered, you can file a claim for compensation. Always act quickly to improve your chances of recovery and reimbursement.
You’ll need your baggage claim tag, boarding pass, and a description of your luggage. Once your report is filed, American Airlines will send you a File Reference Number to track updates online. Most bags are returned within 24–48 hours. If not found after five days, the search escalates to a Central Baggage Resolution office.
You may be eligible for a reimbursement of essential items purchased while waiting for your bag, but receipts are required. For lost baggage that is never recovered, you can file a claim for compensation. Always act quickly to improve your chances of recovery and reimbursement.