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We’ve all been there, waiting impatiently at the baggage carousel, anxiously hoping for that first glimpse of our checked luggage. Then we breathe a sigh of relief, collect it and get on with our travels.

Or we don’t. Last year in the United States, airlines lost or damaged one out of 200 checked bags. It’s a small slice of the millions of bags flown each year, but a lost bag can have oversize consequences.

Airlines have a series of steps passengers need to follow to be reunited efficiently with their lost items — or at the very least, receive compensation for them. Brace yourself, though, as the process can be time-consuming.

First double-check, and wait at least another 20 minutes.

When a bag fails to appear on the carousel, most airlines report that it’s usually just delayed, not lost.

Scan the carousel again, and also the separate oversize-luggage area. You can also use the

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