Chaos at airports, CEOs apologize. Weeks to return lost luggage at airports
What we are experiencing is not the summer the airlines imagined: sure, it was predictable that passengers would [...]
What we are experiencing is not the summer the airlines envisioned: sure, it was predictable that passengers would return to flying, but certainly not at these rates and at these levels that, in fact, have already pulverized the 2019 figures.
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Now that we are approaching the peak of the summer period, however, the companies are going under, and what is happening at Europe's largest airports such as Paris, London, and Amsterdam is an unprecedented scenario.
Lack of personnel on the ground and on board prompts pilots to load luggage onto planes, but the problem is that the suitcases do not make it to the runway and remain stationary in hangars.
In a letter to customers, Air France's CEO apologizes and points out that it will take days to deliver to the rightful owners luggage that has "stranded" at Paris airport. The situation is no different at many European mega hubs.
How to track one's baggage
Airlines go to great lengths not to lose luggage; many apps such as Air France's and Delta's, just to name two, allow the passenger to see where his or her luggage is and figure out right away whether or not it will be found upon arrival.
The problem, however, is how to find luggage that does not arrive at its destination and how to track it.
Personally I decided to put an airtags in the luggage boarding, I feel confident that I can see its location almost in real time thanks to the technology of the little token made by Apple.
I recently flew to Birmingham right through Paris, With a very close connection, let's say I did it to be comfortable and especially not to possibly waste time upon arrival in waiting for luggage that was elsewhere instead.
The operation is simple, safe, and most importantly given the widespread use of the iphone, it is virtually certain that sooner or later I will know where my lost luggage is.
Safe travel thanks to Amex
I have already had a chance to explain how baggage protection works In case of late arrival, to sum up with American Express Platinum luggage that does not arrive at its destination along with passengers means 400€ refund for each person on that trip. A family of 4 will have 1,600 in reimbursement for expenses incurred in buying clothing, medicine, suitcase, and any other items.
In case the luggage arrives after 48 hours, which is not impossible as written by AF, the Reimbursement doubles to 800 euros per passenger. Of course, not enough to buy back everything in the suitcase, but enough to buy swimsuits, underwear, and sunscreen, and of course also mask, fins, and goggles so as not to miss the beach vacation.
In conclusion
Of course we are talking about the baggage, but American Express card insurance also protects against canceled flights, delays, unexpected expenses, and most importantly provides medical insurance for injuries before and during the total trip. Protects in case of covid positivity, of unforeseen events that force the trip to be cancelled or shortened, in short, a true free parachute included in the annual fee, which at this time for the first year is zero.
