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61 Days Without Luggage: Court Orders Airline to Pay €1,500

How Long Can Delayed Luggage Take to Return?

Delayed luggage can take far too long to return. Learn what Mallorca passengers should document and when to challenge the airline.

Published: April 23, 2026
61 Days Without Luggage: Court Orders Airline to Pay €1,500

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How long can an airline take to return delayed luggage?

There is no reassuring answer for passengers when a bag is delayed, because the practical wait can vary widely. What matters is that the airline keeps communicating and handles the case properly; a delay of many weeks is clearly a serious problem. If the delay causes extra costs, those should be documented from the start.

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