IRELAND: Travelers beware; valuables may be lost; Dublin Airport and countless bags

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DUBLIN: Countless bags are seen at Dublin Airport, a tale of massive insecurity and bag swapping. This means that most luggage has a tag that says it was abandoned, and the airline may report baggage transfer incompetence and the owner may not be there when it arrives at the airport. It is the efforts of the people behind all this coming to Ireland. But not necessarily those who are permanently resident in Ireland. Many tourists have come and gone. If they don't get the bag in time, it remains to be seen whether they will be happy about it when they return to their country. If it is to be delivered to the respective countries, the airlines will need a lot of money and they are not interested in that. Residents will search for the bag and get it back or make an insurance claim. Etihad, Qatar.. etc now has a trend of luggage arriving late.

Hundreds of bags can be seen sitting in rows. Dublin Airport has explained why piles of unclaimed luggage are left at baggage collection.

Several posts on social media show that passengers arriving in Dublin were left confused by numbered bags. A spokesperson for Dublin Airport Authority said: "We are currently carrying out some checks on a number of baggage carousels. To enable this check, a large number of test suitcases (up to 1,000 pieces of luggage) are required. "Not all of this luggage is required at all times, so sometimes passengers passing through the baggage claim area may see bags sitting in the baggage hall."

But the baggage area at the airport is manned only by limited private guards, except for Dublin Airport, which does not display its own number. If you want to find the keeper, you have to wait patiently for his time. If the person is found, a form will be listed and printed (Property Regularity Report (PIR)). Then we will contact the airline and decide the rest. The watchman's role is over.

What to do if the luggage does not arrive at the airport after landing?

If your luggage does not appear at the baggage carousel, the first thing you should do is report your problem to the airline at the airport's baggage reclaim area. You must fill out a Property Regularity Report (PIR) - including the color, size, distinguishing features, etc. of your bag. Remember to keep a copy of the form for yourself as this will provide proof that you notified the airline as soon as the problem occurred. The PIR is used to help locate your bag, but is not a complaint form or a request for compensation - these are separate issues you should pursue yourself. Although completing a PIR is not a legal requirement, it may make it easier to make a successful claim to the airline if necessary.

After receiving a copy of the PIR, ask for the contact details of the baggage department and inquire if the airline has a daily allowance policy for passengers with delayed baggage. You will need to keep your boarding card and baggage tags, and you will need to keep receipts for any essential items you may need to purchase as a result of your bag being delayed.

Contact Details For Airline & Ground Handling Agent Lost Property Services:

Aer Lingus: 1890 800 147

Ryanair: For duty free items and baggage +353 1 8121367

Menzies Aviation: For duty free and baggage +353 1 9446116

Swissport: +353 1 8125715

Sky Handling Partner: +353 1 8141400

If your airline is not listed above, please visit our airline listings page here with contact details for airlines flying from Dublin Airport.

Report Lost Property

If you would like to report lost property to Dublin Airport or view found property at Dublin Airport, please click on the relevant link below.

View Lost Property

What is the situation?

Scenario #1: The routing label is corrupted

The reason: When you check your bag, it's tagged with an oddly printed, obscure routing label.

Scenario #2: You forget to pick up your luggage on landing

Reason: Get distracted by an urgent text on your way home and head straight for a taxi. Tired of you, you might forget to check one more. Or maybe you're just a little hungover from the in-flight cocktails.

Scenario #3: The attendant types in the wrong destination code

Cause: While handing over your luggage, the bag check attendant accidentally enters the wrong destination code. So when you go to LGA - your bag can go to LAX.

Scenario #4: You put your bag on the wrong flight

The reason: Seconds after you check your bag and exit the conveyor belt, human error creeps in: An employee puts it in the wrong baggage cart and, as a result, puts it on the wrong plane.

How to avoid losing your luggage:

More than two million bags were lost, damaged, delayed, or stolen in 2010.—U.S. According to the "misplaced baggage" reports the airlines made to the Department of Transportation. (That's about 3.57 reports per 1,000 passengers.)

How to prevent becoming part of this statistic:

Double check: Ask the flight attendant handling your bag if she can see the routing information placed on the handle to check its accuracy before she sends your suitcase onto the conveyor belt. This is especially important if you have a connecting flight, as bags are not always routed directly to the final destination—sometimes, it may be your responsibility to pick up and recheck the bag from the first leg of your journey, and the best way to confirm this is to see what's written on the label.
Know yourself: The key is to identify your bag in multiple places—outside and inside—by placing ID cards in various pockets and pouches. Then be sure to include your name, address, and phone number.
Share your plans: Pack a copy of your itinerary (in a hard-to-find place) so airline staff know where to direct you if they find your bag and can't get in touch with you.
Document the evidence: Photograph or video the contents of your bag as you pack. It can also help you file claim forms if your suitcase is never found.
Remove extras: Before checking your bag, take off any removable straps; This will reduce the chances of getting stuck on the road.
Arrive early: If you send a bag past your departure time, it may not actually make it onto the plane.
Decorate your bag: Whether you buy a colorful handle wrap or add a few strips of bright duct tape, making yours stand out from the rest will catch the eye of a less-than-inspired airline employee. Another option is to buy a bag that isn't black or navy (like most), making it easier to find a room in your luggage.