Lost Luggage And Free Ticket4

Mr.Odin and others call the Department of Transportation, (202) 366-2220 (Business Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm ET, M-F.) and ask what are cases for getting free ticket when a baggage was lost.I have been read many documents : 1. Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights, and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 295/91 (Text with EEA relevance) - Commission Statement . 2. The Montreal Convention 1999 and many others documents . I know at USA air companies may offer the paasenger the option of free tickets on future flights in a higher amount than the cash payment when a baggage was lost .There is « Fly Rights »A Consumer Guide to Air Travel , an article «Lost luggage»:...When airlines tender a settlement, they may offer you the option of free tickets on future flights in a higher amount than the cash payment. Ask about all restrictions on these tickets, such as "blackout" periods. Have at Fly rights for passengers in case the loss of a baggage may offer of free ticket ?PS.Do not propose phone numbers , please.