For when you show up but your bags don't.
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You know that sinking feeling when you’re waiting at the luggage carousel, everyone has left and it finally grounds to a halt… without your bag appearing.
That’s where Delayed Baggage Travel Insurance can help out, saving you from a sweaty, smelly, uncomfortable few days (hopefully not more) until your bags arrive.
If your baggage is delayed more than 12 hours our policies cover the cost of:
It's important to remember that there are benefit limits and an excess will apply.
If your bags arrive less than 12 hours before they were supposed to you won’t be able to claim any expenses back. We also won’t cover:
First step is to speak to your carrier – the airline, train or bas carrier who was responsible for transporting you. You need to make a report and get back from them a Property Irregularity Report or similar official statement including certain details – see How to Make a Claim for more information.
If it’s going to take at least 12 hours or more to get your bags to you, then you can look at claiming back the cost of essential replacement toiletries, clothing and medicine to tide you over.
Benefit limits apply so this isn’t a green light to buy the latest Gucci leather jacket you’ve been hankering after.
There is also a maximum benefit limit for each 24 hours your baggage is missing and if it’s never located, any claims paid will be deducted from any successful lost baggage claim you subsequently make.
Items you can claim if your bags are delayed:
Items that aren't covered if your bags are delayed:
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Phone:+353 21 237 8008 or +353 21 237 8003 (calls are not toll free. You can claim your itemised call costs)
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Here are our most frequently asked questions about cover for delayed baggage. You can also find the answers to other questions in our Helpdesk or you can ask the customer service team. If you’re looking for general travel advice, you can ask our community at Ask a Nomad.
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