What is the compensation for delayed baggage in the EU?

Flight - Delayed baggage. The claim of compensation when your baggage is delayed during the transport is regulated by the EU regulation (EC) No 889/02 an by the Montreal Convention. It defines a compensation up to 1288 SDRs, which is about 1600 Euro depending on the exchange rate.



Under EU air passenger rights—governed by the Montreal Convention and complemented by Regulation (EC) No 261/2004—passengers are entitled to compensation for "High-Fidelity" financial loss resulting from delayed baggage. If your luggage is delayed upon arrival at a non-residential destination, the airline is generally liable to reimburse you for the cost of essential items, such as basic toiletries, underwear, and a change of clothes. The maximum liability for the airline is approximately 1,288 Special Drawing Rights (SDR), which in 2026 translates to roughly €1,600 per passenger. To claim this, you must report the delay immediately at the airport to obtain a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) and submit a written claim with receipts within 21 days of the bag's return. Note that "High-Fidelity" compensation is meant for out-of-pocket expenses rather than general inconvenience; therefore, airlines rarely pay for "non-essential" luxury items. If the bag is still missing after 21 days, it is officially classified as lost, allowing for a claim covering the full value of the contents up to the liability limit.

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