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Old Feb 21, 2026 | 5:59 am
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ams luggage inferno

Originally Posted by hhdl
Having just made a Schengen to non-Schengen connection in AMS of ~30 minutes from door open to door close (hard stand and A bus gates to F pier) my checked bag obviously didn't make it (as I got SMS and app notifications informing me of the same).
if a bag is missing/damaged/ etc... never leave the airport without a report , regardless of whatever people tell you , cause once you go landside people will not care anymore

Originally Posted by hhdl
Trying to create a PIR on KLM's site errors out every time.
Reach KL support for that

Originally Posted by hhdl
Could a PIR have been created automatically?
No , you or the luggage handler partner at destination needs to do it

Originally Posted by hhdl
Is the PSL able to figure out why a PIR can't be created?
Maybe , ping them and ask

Originally Posted by SEAadi
I’m stuck in a similar position now. I flew through AMS on 30 Dec, my original itinerary booked with Delta was TLV>AMS>SEA, in AMS I was rebooked to fly though Edmonton to Seattle (AMS>YEG>SEA) with the last leg of flight operated by Alaska Airlines. At YEG a KLM rep said the bag didn’t make the flight and they’ll send it after I file a claim..
that is correct

Originally Posted by SEAadi
When I arrived in SEA I filed a claim with Alaska and now no one seems to know what to do.
Yes thats what happen when a company hire babies and dont train them properly

Originally Posted by SEAadi
Alaska says KLM needs to send the bag to YEG. When I call KLM to ask for the status they say they can’t do anything only Alaska can coordinate the bag return.
The rules are simple = the last airline on the journey is responsible for the delivery of the bag , now its true that AMS needs to make the bag move , but its not your duty , its alaskan one

Otherwise if the interlining wasnt possible the tag wouldnt have been edited and KL would have booked you through another airline

Originally Posted by SEAadi
I have an AirTag in the bag and it shows the bag on the tarmac or a parking area in AMS. It’s moved around a bit, but has been stuck in this spot for a couple of days now.
If AMS is going through luggage hell season then its not a surprise and you are not alone

Originally Posted by SEAadi
Anyone have thoughts on how to get this moving?
If you plan to pass by AMS within the next few days ; you can go to lost and found and start disturbing them until someone starts to do the work

Otherwise file a complaint to the relevant authorities for breach of contract by alaskan

Last edited by fifty_two; Feb 21, 2026 at 6:01 am Reason: missing bracket
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