What is Mishandled baggage report?
Mishandled baggage report: A mishandled baggage report is the claim you file with the airline when a checked bag is delayed, lost or damaged.
Filing it is required before an airline owes a checked-bag fee refund for a significantly delayed bag under DOT rules.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation: Refunds
Which terms are related?
- Montreal Convention: The Montreal Convention is the international treaty that sets airline liability limits for lost, delayed or damaged baggage on most international trips.