Airline baggage deadlines are strict — you have 7 days to file a damaged bag claim in writing. Don't lose your right to compensation.

Your Airline Owes You
Up to $4,700.
We'll Make Them Pay It.

Lost, delayed, or damaged bag? We file the legal claim for you. 3 simple steps in 15 minutes, flat fee, no commission.

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DOT & Montreal Convention compliant
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Critical deadlines apply to your claim. Damaged bags must be reported within 7 days (international) or 24 hours (US domestic). Delayed bags: 21 days. Missing a deadline voids your claim — don't wait.

Simple Process

From Baggage Claim to Paid — In 15 Minutes

No lawyers. No paperwork. No chasing airlines for months. We handle everything.

1

Snap Your Documents

Snap your boarding pass, baggage tag, and Property Irregularity Report (PIR). Our AI reads them instantly — no typing required.

~2 minutes
2

We Build Your Claim

We generate a legally airtight demand letter citing the Montreal Convention and DOT regulations specific to your flight.

~10 minutes
3

Airline Pays You

We file directly with the airline on your behalf and follow up automatically. Most claims settle within 2–3 weeks.

2–3 weeks avg.

Average Time Investment

Without My Bag Claim

40+ hours

over 2-3 months

With My Bag Claim

15 minutes

one session

Why DIY Fails

Airlines Design the Process to Make You Give Up

Every obstacle is intentional. They win when you get frustrated and quit.

Broken Forms That Block Submission

Airlines use outdated, error-prone forms designed to frustrate you into giving up. One wrong click and you start over.

Unclear Documentation Requirements

They reject claims as 'too vague' but never tell you exactly what they need. It's a guessing game designed to make you quit.

Contradictory Deadline Confusion

Is it 6 hours? 24 hours? 7 days? 21 days? Miss one deadline and your claim is worthless.

Lowball Settlement Offers

They offer one-third of what you're owed, hoping you'll take it rather than fight for months.

Why Flat-Fee Wins

Keep More of What You're Owed

Commission services like AirHelp take 25–35% of your settlement. On a $2,000 claim, that's $500+ out of your pocket.

 My Bag ClaimAirHelp · ClaimCompass
Fee modelFlat fee25–35% commission
Cost on a $2,000 claim$49$500–$700
You keep (on $2,000 claim)$1,951$1,300–$1,500
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Example math based on a $2,000 settled claim with My Bag Claim Auto-File ($49 flat). Commission ranges reflect publicly stated AirHelp pricing.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Get Paid What You're Owed.

Airlines owe you up to $4,700. Our flat-fee plans cost a fraction of what commission-based services charge — so you keep more of your money.

All plans are one-time payments. No subscriptions. No hidden fees.

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Templates
Generate professional legal documents and submit the claim yourself.
$39
$29
one-time payment
Get Templates
  • Deadline calculator with countdown timers
  • Know Your Rights education center
  • 50+ airline database
  • Legal Template Generator
  • 4 template types: damage report, demand letter, DOT complaint, appeal
  • Montreal Convention & DOT citations included
  • Unlimited template generation
  • Download as PDF or Word
  • Save calculation history
⭐ Most Popular
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Auto-File
We submit your claim directly to the airline on your behalf.
$59
$49
one-time payment
Get Auto-File

✔ Money-back guarantee if denied


Everything in Templates, plus:

  • Auto-submit claim to airline
  • Professional claim letter sent on your behalf
  • Document upload & attachment
  • Submission confirmation tracking
  • Automated follow-up reminders
  • Add "Claim Guarantee" for 10% of settlementNEW
🏆 Best Outcome
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Concierge
A human expert reviews your claim and handles every escalation step.
$199
$149
one-time payment
Get Concierge

✔ Full refund if no compensation received


Everything in Auto-File, plus:

  • Human expert reviews your claim file
  • Escalation letter drafting (if airline ignores you)
  • DOT complaint auto-filed on your behalf
  • Small claims court preparation kit
  • 30-day follow-up support & status updates
  • Priority response (under 4 hours)
vs. AirHelp: They take 25–35% of your settlement. On a $2,000 claim, that's $500+. Concierge costs a flat $149 — you keep the rest.
Why flat-fee?
My Bag Claim Auto-File: $49 flat
My Bag Claim Concierge: $149 flat
AirHelp / ClaimCompass: 25–35% of settlement
On a $2,000 claim, they keep: $500–$700

Not affiliated with any airline. Templates are for informational purposes only, not legal advice.

Know Your Rights

Airlines owe you real money. Here's what the law says.

Lost Bag

US DomesticUp to $4,700

per DOT regulation 14 CFR Part 254

InternationalUp to 1,519 SDR (~$2,000)

per the Montreal Convention

You can demand cash compensation — you are not required to accept vouchers.

Delayed Bag

Interim expenses$50–$100/day typical

for toiletries, clothing, and essentials

Filing deadline21 days

after receiving your bag (international)

Keep all receipts — airlines must reimburse reasonable interim expenses.

Damaged Bag

Your rightRepair or replace

structural damage, broken handles/zippers, torn fabric

Max (domestic)Up to $4,700

per DOT regulation 14 CFR Part 254

Max (international)Up to 1,519 SDR (~$2,000)

per the Montreal Convention

Report deadline7 days

in writing for international flights (Montreal Convention, Art. 31)

Normal wear and tear is excluded, but transit damage is fully covered.

Key Deadlines

  • !7 days to report damage in writing (international)
  • !21 days to file a delayed bag claim (international)
  • !2 years to file a lawsuit for lost bags

Escalation Options

  • 1Written appeal to airline Customer Relations
  • 2DOT complaint at transportation.gov (78% success rate)
  • 3Small claims court (no lawyer needed)

Frequently Asked Questions About Airline Baggage Claims

The free plan gives you deadline tracking so you never miss a filing window. The Templates plan ($29) generates professional legal documents (demand letters, DOT complaints, appeal letters) that you submit yourself. The Auto-File plan ($49) includes everything in Templates plus we submit the claim directly to the airline on your behalf. The Concierge plan ($149) adds a human expert who handles every escalation step — DOT complaints, escalation letters, and small claims court prep.

Your Deadline Is Counting Down.
Start Your Claim Now.

Airlines count on you waiting too long. Don't let them win. It takes 15 minutes and costs less than a dinner.

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Still gathering info? Read our Lost Baggage Guide (PIR, deadlines, what to do at the airport).