Baggage and personal belongings cover - what should really be checked?
Baggage is not always covered automatically. PassportCard explains that baggage and personal belongings require the relevant add-on, and valuables such as laptop, camera or phone may require an additional extension. In a baggage delay, keep the airline PIR document.
What does baggage cover include?
Baggage cover relates to personal belongings taken on the trip, but the exact scope depends on the add-on purchased and the policy terms.
PassportCard notes that baggage and personal belongings require an extension to the basic insurance. Cover may apply to delay, loss or theft, subject to limits and terms.
Not every item in the suitcase is treated the same, so limits and exclusions should be reviewed.
What should be done if luggage does not arrive?
First, contact the airline or lost-and-found desk and obtain a PIR document.
PassportCard notes that in a baggage delay, the traveler should present airline documentation called PIR - Property Irregularity Report.
Without such documentation, proving the event can be difficult. Keep baggage tags, boarding passes and airline correspondence.
What about valuables?
Laptop, camera, tablet, phone and jewelry may not be covered under regular baggage cover.
PassportCard notes that baggage cover does not automatically cover a laptop or mobile phone, and an additional extension may be required.
If traveling with expensive equipment, review limits, deductible, receipt requirements and exclusions.
Which documents are kept for theft or loss?
For theft or loss, keep a local police report or carrier confirmation, according to the event.
PassportCard notes that a theft or loss claim requires a police report or carrier confirmation describing the baggage and circumstances.
Photograph luggage before travel and keep receipts for expensive items.
How can risk be reduced?
Carry critical items in hand luggage and photograph baggage and documents before the trip.
Medication, glasses, documents, chargers, one change of clothes and first-day essentials should stay with you. Expensive items should be carried close.
The key point is to act at the airport and obtain written confirmation immediately.
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