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  • 6/24/2025
Flying? Your checked bag is legally air cargo! Airlines limit liability for lost or damaged bags, often just ~$1700. Report damage within 7 days! For cheap flights, Business Class, or any flight deals, understanding this protects your travel. Know these rules!

Read more at https://www.mightytravels.com/2025/06/understanding-air-cargo-liability-for-travelers/


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00:00Your bag disappeared. Here's a crazy secret about flying. Your checked bag is legally treated as cargo.
00:08Airlines have super low liability limits for lost or damaged bags. Often only around $1,700 bucks per passenger.
00:18No matter what's inside. And get this, you only have like 7 days to report damage after.
00:25If it's totally lost, the search is short. Know these weird rules to protect your stuff.

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