DB occurs. But CX rarely IDB. This is what I have seen at SFO.
Ground Manager, before check-in, will solicit pax for VDB. Pax pending VDB will be checked-in without baggage first. Upon VDB is required, pax will be given a notice to sign and acknowledge DB and receipt of compensation.
It does not seem that MPC status matters (as the choice is up to Ground Manager's discretion - As the Manager mostly solicit from the Economy line, anyone SL or above will use another line for check-in).
For compensation - if the delay is minor, USD$200 in cash (not even check/cheque). Otherwise, USD$400. All offers come with an appreciation card (aka "A Card").
Also - the Manager has the discretion to provide further appreciation regardless the result of the DB, such as drink voucher (the amount is too small for meal) and onboard gift certificates.
Originally Posted by
JALPak
I am not so sure about this. They just left a couple behind the other day and made it to local news because they contacted CX's favorite newspaper in HK
The only reliable source of how often CX leaves someone behind is from CX and we probably don't have that data.
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