24 Spanish airport baggage-claim phrases

Start with Mi maleta no ha llegado. These 24 Spanish phrases help you report a missing, delayed or damaged bag, describe it, keep a reference number and ask about delivery or follow-up.

Disclosure: Hola Cards is published by the owner of this website. Baggage procedures, documentation, delivery and reimbursement policies vary by airline, airport and itinerary. Contact the operating airline and follow its current instructions; these phrases do not establish a claim or guarantee compensation.

A traveler asks an airport baggage-service agent for help
Explain the baggage issue, keep the reference number and confirm what happens next.

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24 Spanish airport baggage-claim phrases

Four steps when baggage goes wrong

Tell the airline or baggage desk whether the bag is missing, delayed or damaged.

Use your baggage tag and boarding pass to identify the flight and bag.

Describe the suitcase and its contents clearly, and ask for a reference number.

Confirm how to follow up and whether delivery or other help is available.

Words for talking about baggage

maleta commonly means suitcase; equipaje refers to baggage as a whole.

resguardo, etiqueta or comprobante wording for a baggage tag can vary by region and airline.

A phrase can help you explain the situation, but the carrier sets its reporting process and deadlines.

Keep the case number and any documents the airline asks you to retain.

24 useful Spanish airport baggage phrases

Practise phrases for reporting the issue, describing a suitcase, arranging delivery and following up.

24 Spanish airport baggage phrases with translations and usage notes
Spanish phrase Meaning When to use it
Mi maleta no ha llegado. My suitcase has not arrived. Report a missing, delayed or damaged bag
Mi equipaje está retrasado. My baggage is delayed. Report a missing, delayed or damaged bag
Mi maleta ha llegado dañada. My suitcase arrived damaged. Report a missing, delayed or damaged bag
¿Dónde está el mostrador de equipajes? Where is the baggage desk? Report a missing, delayed or damaged bag
Quiero informar de que falta mi maleta. I want to report that my suitcase is missing. Report a missing, delayed or damaged bag
Este es mi resguardo de equipaje. Here is my baggage claim tag. Give details that help identify the suitcase
Este es mi pase de embarque. Here is my boarding pass. Give details that help identify the suitcase
Mi número de vuelo es _____. My flight number is _____. Give details that help identify the suitcase
Mi maleta es negra y tiene ruedas rojas. My suitcase is black and has red wheels. Give details that help identify the suitcase
Lleva una etiqueta con mi nombre. It has a tag with my name. Give details that help identify the suitcase
Dentro hay ropa y un neceser azul. There are clothes and a blue toiletry bag inside. Give details that help identify the suitcase
La maleta tiene una pequeña grieta en un lado. The suitcase has a small crack on one side. Give details that help identify the suitcase
¿Puede darme un número de referencia? Could you give me a reference number? Keep the case number and check its status
¿Cómo puedo consultar el estado del equipaje? How can I check the baggage status? Keep the case number and check its status
¿A qué número puedo llamar? What number can I call? Keep the case number and check its status
¿Pueden entregar la maleta en mi hotel? Can you deliver the suitcase to my hotel? Confirm delivery details and updates
Esta es la dirección donde me hospedo. This is the address where I am staying. Confirm delivery details and updates
¿Pueden avisarme antes de la entrega? Can you notify me before delivery? Confirm delivery details and updates
¿Qué debo hacer si necesito artículos esenciales? What should I do if I need essential items? Ask the airline about urgent necessities
¿Debo guardar los recibos? Should I keep the receipts? Ask the airline about urgent necessities
¿Puede anotar los daños en el informe? Could you note the damage in the report? Describe and document the damage
Tengo fotografías del daño. I have photos of the damage. Describe and document the damage
¿Cuándo debo volver a ponerme en contacto? When should I contact you again? Ask when to contact the airline again
Gracias por ayudarme con el equipaje. Thank you for helping me with my baggage. Ask when to contact the airline again

Choose phrases for each situation

Report the problem first, then confirm details, delivery and follow-up.

Report the problem

Tell the baggage desk what happened.

Mi maleta no ha llegado. · Mi equipaje está retrasado. · Mi maleta ha llegado dañada. · ¿Dónde está el mostrador de equipajes? · Quiero informar de que falta mi maleta.

Identify the bag

Use the tag, flight details and a clear description.

Este es mi resguardo de equipaje. · Este es mi pase de embarque. · Mi número de vuelo es _____. · Mi maleta es negra y tiene ruedas rojas. · Lleva una etiqueta con mi nombre. · Dentro hay ropa y un neceser azul. · La maleta tiene una pequeña grieta en un lado.

Keep track

Get the reference and ask how to check the case.

¿Puede darme un número de referencia? · ¿Cómo puedo consultar el estado del equipaje? · ¿A qué número puedo llamar?

Arrange delivery

Confirm the address and delivery updates.

¿Pueden entregar la maleta en mi hotel? · Esta es la dirección donde me hospedo. · ¿Pueden avisarme antes de la entrega?

Ask about essentials

Check the airline process for urgent necessities.

¿Qué debo hacer si necesito artículos esenciales? · ¿Debo guardar los recibos?

Record damage

Describe the damage and ask what evidence is needed.

¿Puede anotar los daños en el informe? · Tengo fotografías del daño.

Follow up politely

Ask when and how to contact the airline again.

¿Cuándo debo volver a ponerme en contacto? · Gracias por ayudarme con el equipaje.

A short conversation at the baggage desk

Traveler: Mi maleta no ha llegado. Agent: ¿Puede mostrarme su resguardo de equipaje?

Traveler: Sí. ¿Puede darme un número de referencia? Agent: Claro. Aquí tiene.

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A five-minute airport baggage drill

  1. Practise saying that your suitcase has not arrived.
  2. Give a flight number and describe two distinguishing features.
  3. Ask for a reference number and a way to check the status.
  4. Ask whether delivery is possible and what to do about essential items.
  5. Practise reporting damage and asking when to follow up.

Passenger information

Reporting procedures and deadlines depend on the carrier. Check the official instructions from the operating airline.

Frequently asked questions

How do I say “my suitcase did not arrive” in Spanish?

Say Mi maleta no ha llegado. You can also say Mi equipaje está retrasado when the baggage is delayed.

How do I report damaged baggage?

Say Mi maleta ha llegado dañada and ask whether staff can record the damage in a report. Follow the operating airline’s instructions.

What information should I have ready?

The airline may ask for your flight details, baggage tag, a description of the bag and a contact or delivery address. Requirements vary.

Can I ask for the suitcase to be delivered?

Ask ¿Pueden entregar la maleta en mi hotel? The airline will confirm whether delivery is available and what details it needs.

Does Hola Cards handle baggage claims or compensation?

No. Hola Cards helps you practise fixed Spanish phrases. Contact the operating airline about its baggage process, deadlines and any assistance or compensation policies.

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**24 Spanish airport baggage-claim phrases: 24 examples**

Mi maleta no ha llegado. - My suitcase has not arrived.
Mi equipaje está retrasado. - My baggage is delayed.
Mi maleta ha llegado dañada. - My suitcase arrived damaged.
¿Dónde está el mostrador de equipajes? - Where is the baggage desk?
Quiero informar de que falta mi maleta. - I want to report that my suitcase is missing.
Este es mi resguardo de equipaje. - Here is my baggage claim tag.
Este es mi pase de embarque. - Here is my boarding pass.
Mi número de vuelo es _____. - My flight number is _____.
Mi maleta es negra y tiene ruedas rojas. - My suitcase is black and has red wheels.
Lleva una etiqueta con mi nombre. - It has a tag with my name.
Dentro hay ropa y un neceser azul. - There are clothes and a blue toiletry bag inside.
La maleta tiene una pequeña grieta en un lado. - The suitcase has a small crack on one side.
¿Puede darme un número de referencia? - Could you give me a reference number?
¿Cómo puedo consultar el estado del equipaje? - How can I check the baggage status?
¿A qué número puedo llamar? - What number can I call?
¿Pueden entregar la maleta en mi hotel? - Can you deliver the suitcase to my hotel?
Esta es la dirección donde me hospedo. - This is the address where I am staying.
¿Pueden avisarme antes de la entrega? - Can you notify me before delivery?
¿Qué debo hacer si necesito artículos esenciales? - What should I do if I need essential items?
¿Debo guardar los recibos? - Should I keep the receipts?
¿Puede anotar los daños en el informe? - Could you note the damage in the report?
Tengo fotografías del daño. - I have photos of the damage.
¿Cuándo debo volver a ponerme en contacto? - When should I contact you again?
Gracias por ayudarme con el equipaje. - Thank you for helping me with my baggage.
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