Baggage Compensation Calculator
Calculate your compensation when your baggage is lost, delayed or damaged.
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Lost, Delayed, Damaged Baggage Compensation Calculator
Check your rights and potential compensation for lost, delayed, or damaged baggage under Canadian law. Version 1.0 – Last updated on January 20, 2026.
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Important Information
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Important Documentation Tips
To maximize your claim, keep the following:
- Your Property Irregularity Report (PIR) from the airport
- Baggage claim tags and boarding passes
- Receipts for any replacement items purchased
- Photos of damaged baggage (if applicable)
- List of items in your baggage with estimated values
- Communication records with the airline
Time limits are strict: You must file your claim within specific deadlines or you may lose your right to compensation.
✈️Other Flight Disruption Tools
Use this free tool to assess your entitlements when your flight is delayed or cancelled.
Courtready’s Lost, Delayed and Damaged Baggage Compensation Calculator
Courtready’s free tool helps you assess if you may be entitled to compensation when your baggage is lost, damaged or delayed.
Our goal is to empower Canadians with the right tools and knowledge to navigate our justice system with confidence. Check out our other tools above!
You can also learn about how to navigate Ontario’s Small Claims Court and your rights as a consumer in Ontario with Courtready Academy! Remember – Airlines may owe you compensation when your flight is cancelled or late in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
A damaged baggage claim is a request for compensation when your bag or its contents are returned broken. You must file your written claim within 7 days of receiving your damaged baggage or you will likely lose your right to compensation.
Your baggage is not officially considered “lost” until 21 days have passed since it should have arrived. Before 21 days, airlines are still allowed to treat it as delayed baggage. After 21 days, you can pursue a formal lost baggage claim.
The current legal liability limit is 1,519 Special Drawing Rights (SDR), which is approximately CAD $2,904. This same limit applies to both domestic and international flights under the rules reflected in the calculator.
While not legally mandatory in every case, it is strongly recommended that you file a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) as soon as possible.
The calculator directs you to the airline’s official claims page (e.g., Air Canada or WestJet) so you can file your claim immediately.