How Do I Get A Compensation For Lost Baggage?

Iflew with Delta to SLC and my baggage arrived after a couple of days, I had to buy clothes, sunglasses, etc and on the trip back home extra for an extra suitcase I had to buy for the new stuff. I'd like to have a reasonable compensation for the costs ($ 520) I have made. File Reference Number: SLCDL60414

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Answer #1: Posted by BrutalGypsyLove on August 23rd, 2010 3:05 PM

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Here is the form to print and submit with receipts.
https://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/19260/v1/images.delta.com/delta/pdfs/Delayed_Baggage_Compensation_Request_Form.pdf

Delta says
"Delta requires that receipts be presented for all reasonable expense reimbursements incurred due to the delay of a passenger’s bag. Reasonable expenses generally are $50 for the first 24hrs and $25 per day for the next 4 days the bag is delayed. The guidelines for reasonable expenses are NOT daily limits or a cap and additional expenses may be incurred and should be handled on an individual basis up to the limit of liability. Any disbursements will be deducted from the final settlement if the bag is not located."

Answer #2: Posted by mail66439 on January 21st, 2011 2:33 PM

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I had similar trouble last Nov. Case delayed for 9 days, including part of cruise. Advised by Delta rep to buy necessaries, cost about $350. 00 to put me on. case finally arrived. Completed claim form from Delta web site sent with all receipts,and a cheque for total goods price arrived about 8 weeks later in sterling. NOTHING for inconvenience or phone calls. Good luck with yours. Htarran,

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