Lost luggage complaints are highest in over a decade, discover what you can do about it
By Damian on Feb 2, 2007 in Annual Travel Insurance, Multi Trip Travel Insurance, Policy Reviews, Vacation Travel Insurance
Worst year for lost, delayed, and damaged luggage since 1991
According to the DOT (Dept. of Transportation), complaints about lost, delayed and damaged luggage are at an all time high. In fact, figures released recently by the DOT indicate that 2006 is on course to be the worst year for lost and mishandled baggage since 1991.
Travelers blame airline restrictions for increase in baggage problems
After 9/11 it was small fingernail clippers and razors, and in the past year we have added liquids and gels to the list. These carry-on restrictions force travelers to check more bags than they have in the past, and this increase in checked bags has resulted in more problems.
Travel insurance plans include coverage for lost, stolen, damaged, or delayed baggage
The most popular type of travel insurance is called a package plan, or sometimes a comprehensive plan. This type of travel insurance is perfect for most travelers because it provides a wide variety of benefits, including baggage coverage.
Below is a table of travel insurance package plans and levels of baggage coverage. Click on the links to the right to compare quotes and find the best price.
| Company Name | Product Name | Coverage | Links |
| TravelSafe | Vacation Insurance | $2500 | Get a quote for this plan |
| Travelex | Travel Plus |
$2500 | Get a quote for this plan |
| IMG (International Medical Group) | Patriot T.R.I.P. Elite | $2000 | Get a quote for this plan |
| Access America | Deluxe | $1500 | Get a quote for this plan |
| CSA Travel Protection | Freestyle Luxe | $1500 | Get a quote for this plan |
| HTH Worldwide | Trip Protector Preferred | $1500 | Get a quote for this plan |
| M.H.Ross | GlobalAlert! Enhanced | $1500 | Get a quote for this plan |
| M.H.Ross | GlobalAlert! Extra | $1500 | Get a quote for this plan |
| RBC Travel Protection | Deluxe | $1500 | Get a quote for this plan |
| Access America | Classic | $1000 | Get a quote for this plan |
| CSA Travel Protection | Freeestyle | $1000 | Get a quote for this plan |
| HTH Worldwide | Trip Protector | $1000 | Get a quote for this plan |
| IMG (International Medical Group) | Patriot T.R.I.P. | $1000 | Get a quote for this plan |
| Seven Corners | Round Trip | $1000 | Get a quote for this plan |
| Travel Guard | Cruise, Tour, and Travel | $1000 | Get a quote for this plan |
| Travelex | Travelite | $1000 | Get a quote for this plan |
| Travel Guard | Protect Assist | $750 | Get a quote for this plan |
| RBC Travel Protection | Standard | $500 | Get a quote for this plan |
| Travel Guard | Essential | $500 ($50 ded.) | Get a quote for this plan |
| Travel Guard | Essential Expanded | $500 ($50 ded.) | Get a quote for this plan |
| Travel Guard | My Travel Guard | $500 ($50 ded.) | Get a quote for this plan |
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How to buy travel insurance
- Use a travel insurance comparison site- The best way to buy travel insurance is to use a travel insurance comparison site. Compare quotes and plas side-by-side, and buy instantly online.
- Check reviews and buy direct- If you want a quote from a specific travel insurance company, visit our reviews pages. You will see links to purchase insurance directly from the company.
