Baggage wait time
How can I find out the time it took between landing and when the luggage finally arrived at the baggage claim area after a flight on AA in San Diego from 6 moths ago. Do they posts records when they drop off the flights luggage from the planes?
Best Answer
Currently, no, but as of June 2018, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) resolution on bag tracking will change that, as explained in SITA's Baggage Report for the industry
Under IATA’s Resolution 753, airlines must demonstrate delivery or acquisition of baggage when custody changes; provide an inventory of bags upon departure of a flight; and be capable of exchanging this information with other airlines ortheir agents as needed.
There are four mandatory tracking points at which the bag, via its unique 10-digit bag-tag number, must be recorded: at check-in, when the passenger gives their bag to the airline; loading, when the bag is delivered onto the aircraft; transfer, when custody of the bag changes between carriers; and finally, at arrival, when the bag is delivered back to the passenger.
However, a number of carriers, including American Airlines, have a web and/or mobile app to allow customers to track their bags. You would have to contact AA to know whether any information is still available, and whether it includes arrival-to-carousel timing.
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How long will my bag be in baggage claim?
If the airline can't find the owner of the unclaimed baggage, it will usually stay at the lost property department for about five days. After that, it's sent to a warehouse, where it's kept for another 60 days in case the owner shows up.Why does it take so long to get bags at baggage claim?
Weather is one of the biggest reasons your baggage may take some extra time to make it to the claim area. When lightning\u2014or any other severe weather\u2014strikes, ground crews are ordered inside for safety reasons, meaning they will take longer to get to your luggage and bring it indoors.How long does it take to load bags on a plane?
About 45 minutes before a flight, the bags are sent planeside and then loaded. In this scenario, it all depends on how the luggage is stored while it waits for the plane. If a bag was checked early, it might be at the back of the storage area, which would mean it would be last on the plane, and potentially first off.I Went To A Lost Luggage Store
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Answer 2
American Airlines mobile app has a feature to track your bags. It allows you to see the baggage counter where you can collect the bag, which essentially indicates that your bag has reached the counter. However, it does not show estimated time or whatsoever. Hope this information helps.
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