DAL non-rev lost/late bag question.
08-19-2010 | 10:23 AM
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DAL non-rev lost/late bag question.
I just flew into as a non-rev into LHR. However, my checked bag never showed up along with a bunch of revenue passenger bags. Baggage service desk said they will be arriving on the next flight. I am on my way to Glasgow for personal business. Will Delta send the bags to Glasgow airport? I know Delta will not deliver to an address for non-revs. Or do I have to go back to LHR to pick it up? 
The baggage agent does not know for sure.... thanks for a quick response.
The baggage agent does not know for sure.... thanks for a quick response.
08-19-2010 | 11:48 AM
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Your best bet is to retrieve your bag at LHR the next day. The more instruction you give to LHR Ops would only add confusion to the situation. Keep it simple, and keep your fingers crossed. I know it sucks to lose your bag...
08-19-2010 | 11:50 AM
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Go read the non-rev policy on bags on the travelnet site.
As I recall they will not deliver non-rev bags, and in some instance we they are not responsible for lost bags either.
I would also check and see what flight it is on as there are a few flights there a day.
As I recall they will not deliver non-rev bags, and in some instance we they are not responsible for lost bags either.
I would also check and see what flight it is on as there are a few flights there a day.
08-19-2010 | 12:50 PM
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Thanks. The station ops told me that they will send it to Glasgow....eventhough I'm a non-rev. I'll just have to collect it from the airport. They said they just can't send it out of an airport for delivery to an address for non-revs. So hopefully I'll get it here in Glasgow. If not...I'll collect it from LHR on my way back.
08-19-2010 | 03:04 PM
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Thanks. The station ops told me that they will send it to Glasgow....eventhough I'm a non-rev. I'll just have to collect it from the airport. They said they just can't send it out of an airport for delivery to an address for non-revs. So hopefully I'll get it here in Glasgow. If not...I'll collect it from LHR on my way back.
08-20-2010 | 04:51 AM
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Cost savings. They contract out baggage delivery and I'm guessing it's on a per-bag basis. I'm guessing AA and SK have a similar policy and you just got lucky. This is just my opinion.
08-20-2010 | 05:07 AM
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The problem I ran into a few months back is that your bags can end up in purgatory. I was traveling out of PIT-ATL and our bags didn't make the flight. They sat in PIT for three days because you have to get a file started for them to initiate a lost bag return. However, as a non-rev they don't do files. Ergo, my bags were stuck in PIT. I was getting so frustrated over the whole thing I nearly JS'd up to PIT to retrieve in person my lost bags. Finally after getting several managers involved were we able to get the bags sent to ATL. Total hassle.
08-20-2010 | 08:01 AM
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Cost. It is between $75-100 to deliver a bag. Since we paid nothing for the ticket, we are non contributing zeroes as far as getting bags delivered to us.
The problem I ran into a few months back is that your bags can end up in purgatory. I was traveling out of PIT-ATL and our bags didn't make the flight. They sat in PIT for three days because you have to get a file started for them to initiate a lost bag return. However, as a non-rev they don't do files. Ergo, my bags were stuck in PIT. I was getting so frustrated over the whole thing I nearly JS'd up to PIT to retrieve in person my lost bags. Finally after getting several managers involved were we able to get the bags sent to ATL. Total hassle.
The problem I ran into a few months back is that your bags can end up in purgatory. I was traveling out of PIT-ATL and our bags didn't make the flight. They sat in PIT for three days because you have to get a file started for them to initiate a lost bag return. However, as a non-rev they don't do files. Ergo, my bags were stuck in PIT. I was getting so frustrated over the whole thing I nearly JS'd up to PIT to retrieve in person my lost bags. Finally after getting several managers involved were we able to get the bags sent to ATL. Total hassle.
The problem I see with this is that we no longer pay nothing for the seat. I now have to pay a yearly fee to sign my myself and anyone else I add to my privileges(wife, kids, parents). While I agree I am still getting a seat for almost nothing and its still an easy way to get around, its no longer free. When you make people pay for something, no matter how cheap, you now have a greater responsibility to them.
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