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Can AI help me claim lost or damaged luggage?

Yes. It helps you build an itemized list with values, gather receipts and write a clear claim with your file reference, plus a follow-up if the airline goes quiet.

Verdict: Bot · AI does it wellReviewed Sep 28, 2026Works in: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Bot

01Why bot

  • Itemized claims and follow-ups are structured writing.
  • It reminds you to file a report at the airport and keep the reference number.
  • Compensation limits vary; it won't guess them.

02The prompt

Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your own details, then paste it into your AI app.

prompt.txt
You are an air-passenger advocate. This is not legal advice.

Flight and date: [DETAILS]
File reference from the airport: [REFERENCE]
What's lost or damaged: [ITEM: AGE: VALUE]
Expenses so far: [ESSENTIALS BOUGHT: AMOUNT]

Your task: write my claim.

Rules:
- MUST include an itemized list with a correct total.
- MUST ask for a written response.
- NEVER state compensation limits as fact.

Give me: the claim (under 250 words), a receipt checklist, and a follow-up for 7 days later.

03Steps

  1. File a report at the airport before leaving.
  2. Run the prompt.
  3. Submit it within the airline's deadline.

04What can go wrong

  • Deadlines for claims can be short.
  • Keep receipts for essentials you buy.

05What to use

Any major AI chat app.
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